Did you know Egypt's preliminary report says there is no evidence so far of terrorism in Russian Metrojet plane crash?

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:10:49 -0500

"Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment directly on the Egyptian statement, but told reporters in a conference call, "I can remind you of the conclusion of our experts from the special services, who came to the conclusion that it was a terrorist action.""

This may get a little nasty... What are your thoughts on Egypt's report and the Russians response? Was ISIS just blowing smoke?

CAIRO — Egypt has so far found no evidence of terrorism in the crash of a Russian passenger jet, the country's chief investigator said Monday.

A preliminary report into the Oct. 31 Metrojet crash said Egyptian investigators had not received any indication of any "illegal or terrorist act" in the disaster, according to a statement released on behalf of Captain Ayman El Mokaddem.

Russia believes an explosive device was placed aboard the Airbus 321, based on information from its intelligence services, and the local branch of ISIS has claimed responsibility.

Monday's statement did not address Moscow's theory, nor did it say whether the report made any initial conclusions.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment directly on the Egyptian statement, but told reporters in a conference call, "I can remind you of the conclusion of our experts from the special services, who came to the conclusion that it was a terrorist action."

The preliminary report has been shared with representatives of other countries involved in the investigation and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Egyptian statement said. "Cooperation and communication with them" is ongoing, it added.

"The committee did not receive until now any information indicating unlawful interference. Consequently, the committee continues its work regarding the technical investigation," it said.

It also listed the work carried out in collating the wreckage and the plane's maintenance history.

"The system group within the investigation committee spent about 30 hours in removing 38 computer units belonging to the airplane, in addition to two other computer units belonging to the engines from the wreckage at the accident site," it said. "The units have been transferred to Cairo for the purpose of thorough investigation by the specialized task groups."

The plane, carrying mostly Russian tourists, took off from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh and the crash has raised concerns about airport security. Both Russia and Britain have suspended flights to the resort, crippling Egypt's tourism industry.

In its claim of responsibility, ISIS said the bombing was in response to Russian airstrikes in Syria.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/russian-plane-crashes-in-the-sinai/egypt-no-evidence-so-far-terrorism-metrojet-plane-crash-n479441

No Evidence of Terrorism in Russian Jet Crash: Egypt

Egypt has so far found no evidence of terrorism in the crash of a Russian passenger jet, the country's chief investigator said Monday.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 11:15 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:15:59 -0500

Often, things can be manipulated to work in the favor of the willing.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Dec 14 at 2015 11:17 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:17:33 -0500

Hmmm... I submit that the investigating elements will find exactly what their respective government wants 'em to find. The findings will have to support any reaction; or better put, it needs to support their policy. I will be very interested to read the results of Russia's investigation.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 11:25 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:25:31 -0500

Well the question needs to be asked, "What exactly DID bring down the airliner?"

Modern airliners don't just explode in mid-air (TWA 800 wasn't a center fuel tank explosion). There had to be something that brought the plane down. As Sherlock Holmes observed, "When you rule out the impossible, that which remains – however improbable – is likely the truth." Then there is also Ockham's Razor (the law of parsimony) which tells us that, "Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected."

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 12:14 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:14:43 -0500

maybe the engine pulled in too much dust??? lol

Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Dec 14 at 2015 1:28 PM

SSG Todd Halverson — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:28:24 -0500

I would really like to see an independent investigation done by someone other than Egypt or Russia. Maybe GB or someone not affiliated with either of the two countries.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 2:07 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:07:27 -0500

You mean that Egypt has a vested interest in stopping the bleeding in its tourism industry?
Weird.
Remember when the Russians were saying over and over that it had to be something, anything other than a Russian SAM that brought down that Malaysian Airlines plane?
Karma.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 15 at 2015 4:52 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 04:52:57 -0500

The Report I heard was some of the wildest weirdest doublespeak ever it confirmed it was a bomb but wouldn't say it was "Terrorism". My Guess, Political Posturing by the Old KGB Officer Putin knowing to say it any other way is to say President Obama and US Intelligence was correct and he will be damned if he Acknowledges that.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Dec 16 at 2015 9:03 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:03:43 -0500

Hmmm, Egypt has denied for the last 5000 years that aliens built the pyramids also :-)