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Russian Il-20 downed by Syrian missile. Russia blames Israel. Israel blames Syria (Video)
The unthinkable has happened in Syria.
The world now teeters on the brink of all out war in Syria as a Russian Il-20 was downed by Syrian missile after Israeli F-16s used it as cover during attack, according to statements made by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
President Vladimir Putin, answering a reporter’s question during a press conference with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, said the downing of the Russian Il-20 plane looks like “a chain of tragic circumstances.”
Russia Accuses Israel of Using Russian Plane as “Cover” for Attack on Syria
As more information about the downing overnight of a Russian reconnaissance plane by aging Syrian anti-aircraft weapon becomes available, the Russian Defense Ministry has issued a shocking claim that will undoubtedly ratchet up tensions between Russia and Israel.
Russian MoD: Il-20 downed by Syrian missile after attacking Israel’s F-16s used it as cover
Russia has stated that it “reserves right to response” after claiming that Israel’s actions led to downing of Il-20 by Syrian S-200 missiles.
The Russian military accused their Israeli counterparts for causing the downing of a Russian Il-20 plane by the Syrian air defense forces, which were responding to an Israeli air raid on Latakia.
Via RT…