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Coalition Jet Flies Dangerously Close to Russian Fighter in Syria
Coalition Jet Flies Dangerously Close to Russian Fighter in Syria
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An American F-35 fighter jet flew dangerously close to a Russian Su-35 aircraft near Al-Tanf in southeastern Syria, however, Russian pilots were able to avoid a collision.
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"Russian pilots acted highly professionally taking timely action to avoid a collision. The coalition's behavior continues to create dangerous aviation conditions and escalate tensions in the Syrian airspace," Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit told a news briefing. The incident was reported to the Russian Defense Ministry's center for Syrian reconciliation at around noon on Saturday. The flyby happened at the altitude of some 9,000 meters (5.6 miles). The official said that the coalition also violated protocols by flying drones without prior authorization.
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Coalition Jet Flies Dangerously Close to Russian Fighter in Syria
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An F-35 fighter jet of the US-led coalition operating in Syria flew dangerously close to a Russian Su-35 aircraft near Al-Tanf in southeastern Syria, a senior Russian military official said Sunday.
"Russian pilots acted highly professionally taking timely action to avoid a collision. The coalition's behavior continues to create dangerous aviation conditions and escalate tensions in the Syrian airspace," Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit told a news briefing.
The incident was reported to the Russian Defense Ministry's center for Syrian reconciliation at around noon on Saturday. The flyby happened at the altitude of some 9,000 meters (5.6 miles). The official said that the coalition also violated protocols by flying drones without prior authorization.
