Russia strikes back as militants claim shooting down of fighter jet, death of pilot - Washington Post
Washington Post | Russia strikes back as militants claim shooting down of fighter jet, death of pilot Washington Post ISTANBUL — Syria's former Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility Saturday for the downing of a Russian warplane in northern Syria, apparently using a surface-to-air missile. The pilot was killed after he ejected and exchanged gunfire with militants ... Pilot killed after Syrian rebels down Russian warplane Russian pilot killed after plane downed over Syria Russian jet SHOT DOWN by jihadis and 'pilot BURNED ALIVE' |