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Flight 752 investigation paralyzed by COVID-19

The investigation into the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 has faced multiple challenges since January. But the spread of COVID-19 globally has further stalled the process. Today on Front Burner, CBC senior reporter Ashley Burke on what that means for the families involved.
Iran admitted it mistakenly shot down Flight 752 after it took off in Tehran on Jan. 8. (Associated Press)

For months, the families of those who died on Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 have been searching for more answers about what led to the downing of the plane. It's been an uphill battle, made even more so by the spread of COVID-19 in Iran and around the world. Today, CBC senior reporter Ashley Burke joins host Jayme Poisson to talk about the human impact of the delays.

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