A Syrian fighter plane engaged in operations against Daesh in Raqqah has been downed by the US-led coalition.

The plane crashed and the pilot’s whereabouts were still unknown, the Syrian army said in a Sunday statement.

The Syrian army’s general command stressed that the “flagrant aggression” highlights the US’s true stance against terrorism.

“The attack stresses coordination between the US and Daesh, and it reveals the evil intentions of the US in administrating terrorism and investing it to pass the US-Zionist project in the region,” it added. "This comes at a time when the Syrian army and its allies were making clear advances in fighting the Daesh terrorist group."

US army confirms downing Syrian jet

Following Syria’s announcement, the US military released a statement claiming that it had shot down the Syrian fighter plane "in collective self-defense of coalition-partnered forces" in Syria’s Tabqa.

"The Coalition does not seek to fight Syrian regime, Russian, or pro-regime forces partnered with them, but will not hesitate to defend coalition or partner forces from any threat," it said.

"The demonstrated hostile intent and actions of pro-regime forces toward Coalition and partner forces in Syria conducting legitimate counter-Daesh operations will not be tolerated," it added.

Earlier, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that clashes had erupted between Syrian government troops and the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in two villages located some 40 kilometers to the south of Raqqah.

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all I see is an world war

US only shows its power when it sees Syria, why can't it try this nonsense on North Korea?

BekeeBuAgbarapost=57650973:
US only shows its power when it sees Syria, why can't it try this nonsense on North Korea?

everyone knws North Korea war is soon daht why asia and australia all making and buying weapons.

US relentless effort to split Syria by creating a Kurdistan will always end up in a futile attempt, as long asTurkey and Iraq are opposed to it. This is the main reason Turkey has been trying to mend ties with Russia lately.

The US knew it is fast losing strategic ground in Syria as the SAA continue to advance rapidly at all fronts. The recapture of the borderline with Iraq is a massive blow to the US grand plan, and the recent "self-styled deconfliction zone" attacks against the SAA by the Yankee led coalition forces is a confirmation of the fact they are losing strategically and they keep showing their true motive with each. attack.

But the immediate response from the Iranian missiles strike and the Russian tacit message to track and take out coalition planes from now on, is clear indication that the US will have to do more to achieve their aims in Syria and roll back the success of the Syrian army which is still gaining more ground as we speak.

Following the Russian warning, Some US allies are already jittering and abandoning ship. Australia has already suspended all missions in Syria till further notice. .They knew the us is becoming restless and when the Russians says they will do something, they will gdo it. And no sane nation would want to commit suicide just to please uncle Sam, not even Australia, an old time US standing ally.

With all these ominous signs, it is becoming likely that shiit will soon hit the fan.

Appleyard:
US relentless effort to split Syria by creating a Kurdistan will always end up in a futile attempt, as long asTurkey and Iraq are opposed to it. This is the main reason Turkey has been trying to mend ties with Russia lately.

The US knew it is fast losing strategic ground in Syria as the SAA continue to advance rapidly at all fronts. The recapture of the borderline with Iraq is a massive blow to the US grand plan, and the recent "self-styled deconfliction zone" attacks against the SAA by the Yankee led coalition forces is a confirmation of the fact they are losing strategically and they keep showing their true motive with each. attack.

But the immediate response from the Iranian missiles strike and the Russian tacit message to track and take out coalition planes from now on, is clear indication that the US will have to do more to achieve their aims in Syria and roll back the success of the Syrian army which is still gaining more ground as we speak.

Following the Russian warning, Some US allies are already jittering and abandoning ship. Australia has already suspended all missions in Syria till further notice. .They knew the us is becoming restless and when the Russians says they will do something, they will gdo it. And no sane nation would want to commit suicide just to please uncle Sam, not even Australia, an old time US standing ally.

With all these ominous signs, it is becoming likely that shiit will soon hit the fan.

If you think russia will shoot down a us plane because of syria think again.

illitrate:



If you think russia will shoot down a us plane because of syria think again.

Russia will not shoot down US planes, but if Russian assets are threatened, some birds will definitely fall.. The likes of Australia understand that.

Appleyard:


Russia will not shoot down US planes, but if Russian assets are threatened, some birds will definitely fall.. The likes of Australia understand that.

America is not there because of russian assests and you know that. Russian asset better not get in the way.

illitrate:


America is not there because of russian assests and you know that. Russian asset better not get in the way.

And American asset shouldn't get on d way either. But. the likelihood that it will soon happen is getting higher every.

Appleyard:


And American asset shouldn't get on d way either. But. the likelihood that it will soon happen is getting higher every.

the last thing Mr. Putin needs right now is an air confrontation withAmerica