Flight MH370: 'objects' seen from space
- 10 years ago
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These images of what are being called 'suspicious floating objects' were taken by a Chinese satellite.
They were detected on Sunday in the area of sea where Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 is thought to have vanished.
They show three unidentified objects, the largest measuring 22 metres by 24.
Previous checks of the area had revealed nothing.
Another search was taking place on Thursday in response to the images.
China's civil aviation chief says there's no proof yet that the objects are linked to the missing aircraft.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says efforts are underway to identify them as quickly as possible.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE PREMIER LI KEQIANG SAYING:
"There are 239 people aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, among whom are 154 Chinese compatriots. Those people's families and friends are burning with anxiety. The Chinese government and millions of Chi
These images of what are being called 'suspicious floating objects' were taken by a Chinese satellite.
They were detected on Sunday in the area of sea where Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 is thought to have vanished.
They show three unidentified objects, the largest measuring 22 metres by 24.
Previous checks of the area had revealed nothing.
Another search was taking place on Thursday in response to the images.
China's civil aviation chief says there's no proof yet that the objects are linked to the missing aircraft.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says efforts are underway to identify them as quickly as possible.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE PREMIER LI KEQIANG SAYING:
"There are 239 people aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, among whom are 154 Chinese compatriots. Those people's families and friends are burning with anxiety. The Chinese government and millions of Chi