Alison Jackson
On 18 June 2017, a Syrian fighter jet was conducting a mission against ISIS militants.
A U.S. fighter jet then shot down this Syrian warplane.
U.S. Central Command
told Reuters that the Syrian plane was shot down in 'collective self-defense of coalition partnered forces' after Syria had targeted coalition partnered forces.
The U.S is said to be partnered with ISIS.
US Shoots Down Syrian Warplane for First Time.
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Russia warns US its fighter jets are now potential target in Syria
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/19/russia-target-us-led-coalition-warplanes-over-syria
Excellent article gives geopolitical background while supporting thesis of this post.
ReplyDelete"SYRIA: Washington, Tel-Aviv and Riyadh Working Hand in Hand to Prevent Arab Unity"
By Dr Bouthaina Shaaban, Political and Media Advisor to Syrian President, Bashar Al Assad
http://21stcenturywire.com/2017/06/29/syria-washington-tel-aviv-and-riyadh-working-hand-in-hand-to-prevent-arab-unity/