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Today, just 20 miles from the crash site, theyve taken down a pair of fighter jets. Investigators continue to work on the badly compromised site for more clues. And all of this as the remains of victims are beginning to return home. Ed henry looks at a president nearly six years in whose leadership credentials are under attack. But we begin with steve herrigan with the latest. Hi, steve. Brett, the rebels have shown once again just how dangerous the skies are over Eastern Ukraine. Less than 20 miles from the wreckage, russianbacked rebels shot down two more aircraft today, both ukrainian fighter jets. One pilot was killed, the other ejected, his fate unknown. The rebels have shot down as many as a dozen Ukrainian Military jets and helicopters since fighting began in april. The pentagon refused to confirm reports that ukraine had previously asked for help in jamming antiaircraft systems in the hands of the rebels. In the wake of this months losses, they are expected to express their cas