The airspace above Donetsk Oblast was closed by Ukraine below 26,000 feet (7,900 m) on 5 June 2014 and, on 14 July, below 32,000 feet (9,800 m).[32]:179–180 The route in Russian airspace that MH17 would have taken was closed below 32,000 feet (9,800 m) by Russian air control a few hours before the airliner took off.[70] As with other countries Ukraine receives overflight fees for every commercial aircraft that flies through their borders. This may have contributed to the continued availability of civilian flight paths through the conflict zone.[71][72]
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А как же иструкции украинской диспетчерской службы, закрывшие часть нижних эшелонов?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_17#Background
The airspace above Donetsk Oblast was closed by Ukraine below 26,000 feet (7,900 m) on 5 June 2014 and, on 14 July, below 32,000 feet (9,800 m).[32]:179–180 The route in Russian airspace that MH17 would have taken was closed below 32,000 feet (9,800 m) by Russian air control a few hours before the airliner took off.[70] As with other countries Ukraine receives overflight fees for every commercial aircraft that flies through their borders. This may have contributed to the continued availability of civilian flight paths through the conflict zone.[71][72]