All eight on the downed plane were Ukrainian , Defense Ministry spokesman says . Three escaped after being hit ; others took cover , official said . CNN 's Elwyn Lopez contributed to this report . Kiev officials say rocket that struck plane crash appears to have come from Russia .
All eight on the downed plane were Ukrainian , Defense Ministry spokesman says . Three escaped after being hit ; others took cover , official said . Kiev officials say rocket that struck plane crash appears to have come from Russia .