NOVO-OGARYOVO (Sputnik) — A Turkish Air Force F-16 on November 24 shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber, which was taking part in Russia's anti-terror campaign in Syria.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the incident as a "stab in the back, carried out against us by accomplices of terrorists."
"During the meeting, increased tensions around Syria were discussed in light of the Republic of Turkey's aggressive and unpredictable actions," Peskov told reporters.
Ankara claims it downed the Russian plane because it violated Turkish airspace. Contrary to Turkey's allegations, the Russian General Staff and the Syrian Air Defense Command confirmed that the Su-24 never crossed into Turkish airspace, citing precise objective control data.
