Turkish jet downed by Russia, says FSA general
ISTANBUL
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The Turkish jet that was downed on June
22 was hit by Russia’s military base in Syria, opposition Free Syrian Army
General Abdülhamit Ömer Zekeriya has said during an interview on al Arabiya
T.V., daily Hürriyet reported today.
“Bombing a jet like this does not comply
with the Syrian Army’s principles. I know this well despite being from the
opposition,” the general reportedly said. “However, on the other side, the
Syrian regime kills everyone when it gets a chance.”
“The Turkish jet was absolutely hit by
fire opened from Russia’s military base in Syria. The documents provided by
Syria prove that,” Zekeriya said.
“The killing of Turkish pilots was murder and
a plot to raise tension between Syria and Turkey.”
"We apologize for what
the cruel and homicidal Syrian regime did to Turkey and honorable Turkish
people, who have received us with open arms," he reportedly said.
