The warzone in eastern Ukraine has made it difficult for Dutch and Australian investigators to enter the crash site of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17, as armed rebel fighters have blocked the roads.

Pro-Russia commander, Igor Strelkov has denied allegations that his force was involved in shooting down the aircraft. Meanwhile, while investigators are trying to enter the site, many local residents are fleeing the area, Astro AWANI correspondent, Jennifer Glasse reports.

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