It's been confirmed that an Irish-born citizen was among the victims on Malaysian airlines flight MH17.
It's understood the woman is a native of Dublin, but had been living in Australia for some years.
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Foreign Affairs minister Charlie Flanagan says he's spoken to the family of the victim to offer his condolences.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama says the aircraft was shot down.
Speaking at a press conference, he said he believes a surface to air missile caused the crashand added his thoughts and those of the US people are with the families and countries of those who died.
