Turkish F-16s Shoot Down Russian Jet Near Syrian Border. (Update)

[TrollBuster9090]

UPDATE: Russia confirms it was a Russian plane, and claims it violated Turkish airspace by accident (their story has changed a couple of times as to why). But since neither pilot was killed, both Russian and Turkish authorities are saying "forgetaboutit." (Wow, that was a close one. In fact, that might just be the clever story the diplomats cooked up to avoid a 'what does honor demand that we do next' situation. In which case, I applaud the diplomats.)

Well, that didn't take long. With everybody and his brother flying bombing missions over Syria these days, this was bound to happen sooner or later.

Turkey claims the aircraft, which appears to be a Russian-made SU-24, violated its airspace and ignored warnings. Both the Russian air force and the Syrian air force have SU-24s. As sad as it may sound, I hope it's a Syrian SU-24, because if Turkey shot down a Russian plane there's going to be a hell of a stink.

[StrayKat]

1. It is.

CNN says Russian officials have confirmed it's one of their planes.

[TrollBuster9090]

2. Thanks! Yep, I'd updated the post. nt

[StrayKat]

4. Lol, sorry.

I must not have hit 'refresh'.

I've heard the stories from both sides change a couple of times, but not that they are both backing off. If true, that would probably be the best outcome.

[applegrove]

3. CNN says two pilots ejected. My god I hope they landed

on friendly territory.

[Jeroen]

10. They are dead

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Killed by Turkman or ISIS.

[odd_duck]

5. It was bound to happen ....

sooner or later.
Why never any Israeli planes "shot down" when they violate Syrian and Lebanese air space?........

[SkyDaddy7]

8. Beside the fact you seem to be wishing for such a thing to happen...

They have to hit the planes to shoot them down.

[yurbud]

11. and the neighbors are very careful since Israel has nuclear weapons and a more advanced military

[Crowman1979]

6. I think its about time we disband NATO.

Especially given Turkey's lack of response to ISIS and their hostility to the Kurdish fighters opposing ISIS.

[yurbud]

12. Doesn't Turkey support ISIS?

[BeanMusical]

7. Ouch, not good.

[Renew Deal]

9. It's not the first time

I don't know why the Russians don't defend their planes better.

[ffr]

13. Don't tangle with an F-16

It's a little dogfighting hotrod that packs a punch.

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