THE HAGUE—Forensic specialists said Wednesday they have identified the remains of more than half of the 298 people who were killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but the rest could take several more months.

Dutch officials in charge of the investigation said that more than 173 victims have been identified so far, largely through the examination of fingerprints and dental records. The exact number will be released once the victims' relatives have been informed, they said.

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