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Jordan says one of its pilots captured in Syria during air raid
Source: Reuters
Jordan says one of its pilots captured in Syria during air raid
AMMAN Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:31am EST
(Reuters) - The Jordanian army said on Wednesday one of its pilots was captured by Islamic State militants after his plane was downed during coalition air raids in Syria.
"Jordan holds the group and its supporters responsible for the safety of the pilot and his life," an army statement read on state television said.
(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Alison Williams)
AMMAN Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:31am EST
(Reuters) - The Jordanian army said on Wednesday one of its pilots was captured by Islamic State militants after his plane was downed during coalition air raids in Syria.
"Jordan holds the group and its supporters responsible for the safety of the pilot and his life," an army statement read on state television said.
(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Alison Williams)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/24/us-mideast-crisis-pilot-idUSKBN0K20OF20141224
Also: Islamic State says it downs warplane in eastern Syria (Reuters)
