Russia to treat US jets in Syria as 'targets' after America guns down first regime warplane

By News on the Net -- Independent —— Bio and Archives June 19, 2017

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Russia has said it will treat US warplanes operating in parts of Syria where its air forces are present as "targets" amid a diplomatic row caused by the downing of a Syrian jet. The country's defence ministry said the change in position would apply to all aircraft, including those operating as part of the US-backed coalition. -- More...