Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down in Syria: Report

Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down in Syria: Report
("Su-25 93 red" by Aleksander Markin [CC BY-SA-2.0 (ept.ms/2utDIe9)])
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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A Russian fighter jet was shot down over a rebel-held area near the city of  Idlib in northern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

The pilot was able to eject and was alive as he parachuted to the ground, but once he landed he was met with fighters, exchanged fire with them, and was killed the nonprofit reported.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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