CNN: US F-22s intercept Russian jets over Syria, fire warning flares
wo US F-22 stealth fighters intercepted two Russian aircraft Wednesday after the Russian jets crossed the Euphrates River in Syria, flying east of the "de-confliction line" that is supposed to separate Russian and US-led coalition aircraft operating over Syria, two US defense officials told CNN.
The US jets fired warning flares during the intercept of the two Russian Su-25 close air support jets according to the officials after they crossed the de-confliction line multiple times.
One of the officials said a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was also involved and that the aerial encounter lasted "several minutes."
The official said that coalition officers called their Russian counterparts about the incident via the pre-established de-confliction hotline.
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WNU Editor: Russian media is reporting the Russian Su-35s were also involved in this incident.
Update: Here is the Russian response .... US F-22 was hampering Russian Su-25 jets to provide cover for aid convoy – MoD (RT).
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