In a series of statements via the official Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Twitter account, Israel has said it “expresses sorrow” over the deaths of the 15 Russian crew members aboard a maritime surveillance plane that was shot down near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia Monday night.
While expressing regret towards the Russian loss of the aircraft and personnel, which was reportedly downed by mistake as Syrian anti-missile defense systems attempted to respond to a barrage of Israeli rockets and airstrikes from over the Mediterranean coastal area, Israel said that ultimately it is the Syrian military that’s responsible. Continue reading “Israel “Expresses Sorrow” Over Russian Plane Downing, But Blames Assad And Iran For Incident”