Moscow blames Israel and asserts right to 'retaliatory actions' after Syria shoots down Russian plane
Russia says that Israel was carrying out airstrikes and ‘used the Russian plane as cover’.
Russia says that Israel was carrying out airstrikes and ‘used the Russian plane as cover’.
The military plane had been carrying the army’s official musical group.
The Turkish Prime Minister has congratulated the military, and warned of a “heavy” response if the country’s airspace is violated.
Rebel fighters say they shot the plane down earlier using an anti-aircraft weapon.