Reuters: Turkey recovers body of pilot from downed Russian jet
Turkey recovered the body of a Russian pilot from northern Syria and presented it to Russian diplomats on Sunday, five days after shooting down his warplane in an incident that wrecked relations between two of the main powers involved in Syria's war.
A coffin carrying Oleg Peshkov arrived by ambulance on the tarmac of Hatay Airport in southern Turkey near the Syrian border, a Reuters photographer said.
It was flown to the capital Ankara, where according to Russia's RIA news agency it was met at an airfield by Moscow's ambassador and military attache. The Russian embassy declined to comment and Turkish officials did not immediately disclose when the body would be repatriated to Russia.
WNU Editor: The repatriation of this Russian pilot's body is not going to calm or placate Russia. Events are now in motion, and I do not see any halt in Russia's bombing of Turkish allies in Syria ... at least for the foreseeable future.
More News On Turkey Recovering The Body Of The Downed Russian Pilot
Russian pilot's body flown to Ankara after honours -- BBC
Turkish warplane delivers body of pilot of downed Su-24M bomber to Ankara -- TASS
Turkey gives body of pilot to Russia -- Sydney Morning Herald
Russian Su-24 pilot's body in Turkey, about to be sent home - Turkish PM -- RT
Body of Russian pilot killed after Turkey shot down his jet is recovered from rebels -- Daily Mail
Turkey says pilot’s body will be flown to Russia -- USA Today
Turkey to return body of Russian pilot killed after downing of war plane over Syrian territory -- Daily News
Turkey hopes return of pilot’s body will ease tensions with Russia -- The Times
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