Photo by Alexander Yelistratov / TASS
The Russian Defense Ministry published a recording of the briefing Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff-General Lieutenant Sergei Rūda, during which the scheme has been demonstrated with the flight path of downed bomber Su-24.
Video: Ministry of Defence Russia / YouTube
According to the video, the Russian aircraft did not cross the air borders of Turkey. Fighter F-16 shot down a bomber, on the contrary, invaded the space of Syria, according to the General Staff, citing data from radar reconnaissance airfield Hmeymim.
According to Ankara, the Su-24 entered the airspace of Turkey He was shot down by F-16 fighters. Turkish authorities claim that the bomber crew did not react to the warning.
The version of the Russian aircraft violating the Turkish border was supported by NATO. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. According to him, Turkey has provided all the necessary evidence. The Alliance has also received information from other allies. “It corresponds to what we had informed Turkey”, – said Stoltenberg.
In response to Ankara Moscow intends to take a number of measures, including a stop with Turkey contacts “in the military sphere,” said Rudskoy. He promised that all of the goals, which represent a potential danger for the Russian air group, will be destroyed. Now, all the actions of strike aircraft will be carried out under cover of fighter planes. In addition, the cruiser “Moscow” will take area in the coastal area of Latakia to strengthen defense.
The Russian Su-24 took part in the operation against banned in Russia “Islamic state”, was hit by the morning of 24 November, Turkish -siriyskoy border. According to preliminary data of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, one of the pilots killed in the air after the attack from the ground. At the same time the deputy commander of the armed group of Syrian Turkmens said that both pilots were shot dead by insurgents after the bailout.
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