Syrians Shoot Down Russian Reconnaissance
Oh Dear. Looks like a nasty mistake.
Russian spy plane carrying 14 people 'accidentally shot down' by Syrian anti-aircraft battery - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |
Were the Australians around to make such a firm statement?
Yes, it appears quite possible because the Syrian army is not well-trained, but this was during the attack by Israeli AF and a French ship to the Syrian territory. So, both had means to shot down such an easy aerial target. More data are needed to say anything for sure. |
The Russians haven't yet said who they think was responsible for shooting it down, nor indeed that it was shot down at all.
TASS: Russia’s military aircraft disappears over Mediterranean Sea |
The BBC report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45556290 |
There were reports on social media last night of Russian AD batteries at Latakia engaging targets, with the usual nonsense about the S400. Could be a case of red-on-red.
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Russia now reportedly blaming Israel, alleging that a lack of notice about the Israeli action, 'pushed' the aircraft into the line of fire. Some pretty simplistic Sky reporting though...
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There were reports on social media last night of Russian AD batteries at Latakia in action. Possible red-on-red? Could explain the silence from Moscow while they try to get their story straight and fabricate evidence that it was someone else
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Originally Posted by dead_pan
(Post 10251668)
There were reports on social media last night of Russian AD batteries at Latakia in action.
Could explain the silence from Moscow while they try to get their story straight and fabricate evidence that it was someone else |
Who to believe, this below from a Syrian blogger
BREAKING: #Israel missiles shot down #Russia-n IL-20 Jet over #Syria, 14 Russian service members are dead! Israel and France were firing a barrage of missiles near the Russian base in Latakia. US government and media trying to claim it was a Syrian missile that accidentally shot it down in an attempt to shift blame, however, Syrian air defence systems are all Russian made, Russian aircraft appear as 'friendlies' on the radar system' it would never hit a Russian plane. WHAT A JOKE. Also seems that the west is keen to get its gas pipeline regardless of the carnage. Even Merkel has hinted she may take Germany to war with Syria although given the German militaries current state it may be with catapults. https://www.rt.com/news/438676-frenc...nean-missiles/ |
So the misinformation begins. Nice touch, bringing the Germans into the story
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Originally Posted by dead_pan
(Post 10251686)
So the misinformation begins. Nice touch, bringing the Germans into the story
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-faces-new-pressure-to-take-military-role-in-syria-a-1228150.html |
The truth hopefully is somewhere in the middle, but if you think I believe western Main Stream Media :-)
https://www.dw.com/en/merkel-calls-f...ion/a-42696954 |
Originally Posted by DroneDog
(Post 10251682)
Who to believe, this below from a Syrian blogger
BREAKING: #Israel missiles shot down #Russia-n IL-20 Jet over #Syria, 14 Russian service members are dead! Israel and France were firing a barrage of missiles near the Russian base in Latakia. US government and media trying to claim it was a Syrian missile that accidentally shot it down in an attempt to shift blame, however, Syrian air defence systems are all Russian made, Russian aircraft appear as 'friendlies' on the radar system' it would never hit a Russian plane. WHAT A JOKE. Also seems that the west is keen to get its gas pipeline regardless of the carnage. Even Merkel has hinted she may take Germany to war with Syria although given the German militaries current state it may be with catapults. https://www.rt.com/news/438676-frenc...nean-missiles/ The same RT News that broadcasts event descriptions, regular and recent interviews, that are even laughed at by its own residents as they are considered too unbelievable to be true? :oh: |
Originally Posted by A_Van
(Post 10251640)
Were the Australians around to make such a firm statement?
Yes, it appears quite possible because the Syrian army is not well-trained, but this was during the attack by Israeli AF and a French ship to the Syrian territory. So, both had means to shot down such an easy aerial target. More data are needed to say anything for sure. According to Konashenkov, Israel had issued no warning to the command of the Russian military group in Syria of the forthcoming operation. OR "A hot-line warning was received less than one minute before the strike, which left no chance for taking the Russian plane to safety," he added. TASS: Military & Defense - Syria downed Russia's plane because Israeli F-16s used it as cover ? Russian top brass A lot can happen in 60 seconds. And it did. |
Originally Posted by Skyjob
(Post 10251697)
RT News QUOTE?
The same RT News that broadcasts event descriptions, regular and recent interviews, that are even laughed at by its own residents as they are considered too unbelievable to be true? :oh: |
Originally Posted by DroneDog
(Post 10251682)
Syrian air defence systems are all Russian made, Russian aircraft appear as 'friendlies' on the radar system' it would never hit a Russian plane. WHAT A JOKE.
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Originally Posted by DroneDog
(Post 10251691)
The truth hopefully is somewhere in the middle, but if you think I believe western Main Stream Media :-)
https://www.dw.com/en/merkel-calls-f...ion/a-42696954 I don't think the Germans were involved in the action last night. But hey, what's wrong with a bit of catnip to keep the Putinbots happy? |
Originally Posted by JCviggen
(Post 10251709)
Even the Russians are saying that an S-200 shot it down, blaming Israel for creating a dangerous situation and hiding behind Russia's plane. But do keep the conspiracies coming, very entertaining.
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Originally Posted by dead_pan
(Post 10251716)
I don't think the Germans were involved in the action last night. But hey, what's wrong with a bit of catnip to keep the Putinbots happy?
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Originally Posted by JCviggen
(Post 10251709)
Even the Russians are saying that an S-200 shot it down, blaming Israel for creating a dangerous situation and hiding behind Russia's plane. But do keep the conspiracies coming, very entertaining.
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