Russian Fighter Jets Harass American Drones Over Syria, US Military Says

Russian Fighter Jets Harass American Drones Over Syria, US Military Says
Russian military SU-34 and SU-35 aircraft release flares in the flight path of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone, lower left, over Syriaon July 6, 2023. U.S. Air Force via AP
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BEIRUT—Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said.

Tension between Russian and U.S. troops is not uncommon in Syria as both countries conduct patrols on the ground as well as overflights. Syria’s 12-year conflict has left half a million people dead and over 1 million wounded.