I think the report shows that good investigative work has been done. The conclusion about the 9N314M warhead type is strongly based on the preformed bow-tie shaped fragments which are stated to be unique for this particular BUK warhead. There are 2 points where I miss a bit of reflection:
- A group of 72 high energy objects was identified in the cockpit / crew members bodies. These were ferrous. 43 were made of unalloyed steel such as used in the BUK missile and generally matched the shape. But apparently also 28 stainless steel fragments were found. No explanation is given as to where they could come from?
- Parts of the wreckage were chemically tested for explosives. RDX, TNT and trace amounts of PETN were found. On the recovered missile parts RDX was found. It is not mentioned whether an 9N314M warhead is indeed RDX based?