Originally Posted by
Flightmech
The Russians were careless either with their navigation skills or being provocative.
The Turks completely overreacted. Its not like the Russian jet was going to straff downtown Ankara.
Sensible comments.
The whole incident was regrettable and avoidable on
both sides. Some of the sabre rattling and aggression shown on this board is completely inappropriate. I don't think it's in the interests of either side to escalate the situation.