Malaysian Plane Crash Kills 295 People [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]: Unknown Missile Shot Down MH17, Twitter Reacts To Tragedy

A Malaysian flight carrying 295 people crashed in Ukraine after being shot down by a missile shot from a from a Buk launcher Thursday. According to the Associated Press, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that the plane was not shot by his armed forces

"We do not exclude that this plane was shot down, and we stress that the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not take action against any airborne targets," he said. "We are sure that those who are guilty in this tragedy will be held responsible."

The MH17 was traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpor before losing contact. Malaysian Airlines tweeted, "has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam. The last known position was over Ukrainian airspace."

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Twitter reactions:

 ‏@Gotham3  tweeted, "Whoever shot the Malaysian Airlines #MH17 civilian aircraft in Ukraine, there's a special place in hell for you. RIP all 295 souls. Sad!"

@andrugee  tweeted, "another plane of the same malaysian airlines "shot down" by "terrorist" I'm feelin a world war 3 comin on."

 ‏@bbckamal  tweeted, "Virgin says it is re-routing flights so they do not fly over Ukraine area where possible shoot down of Malaysian flight happened."

‏@BrianCHouston  tweeted, "Heartfelt prayers for the Malaysian people after yet another tragedy, & to all the affected families!"

@MikeyWax  tweeted, "At a loss of words from the news today. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the malaysian airlines passengers."