Middle East

Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down In Syria

Russia confirmed one of its aircraft was shot down and that the pilot died.

Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down In Syria
idlib Media Center
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Russian fighter jet was shot down in Syria's Idlib province. Russia confirmed a plane was shot down and that the pilot died.

It's unclear who was responsible. 

Russians are helping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as his regime tries to take back territory occupied by rebels and militant groups. If rebels are responsible, it would be the first time they've shot down a Russian fighter jet since operations started in 2015.