A Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft. © Sergey Pivovarov / Reuters
Times of Israel: IDF rejects Moscow claim of ‘criminal negligence,’ vows to keep targeting Iran
Military responds to Russian defense ministry’s accusation that it’s responsible for Syria downing spy plane, says those involved know the facts.
The Israeli military on Sunday rejected the Russian defense ministry’s claim that it was entirely to blame for the downing of a Russian spy plane by Syrian air defenses during an Israeli strike last week, reiterating that Syria was at fault.
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces maintained its version of events — that the Russian reconnaissance plane was shot down as a result of indiscriminate Syrian anti-aircraft fire — and said it would continue to act to prevent terrorist groups from obtaining advanced weapons.
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