Russian State TV: Turkish Military Specialists Are Firing on Russian Planes in Syria's Idlib

Turkish soldiers firing a MANPADS against a Russian jet over Idlib in Syria yesterday, the missile missed the jet #Syria #Turkey #Russia pic.twitter.com/Ek3WvGgkW5

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Haaretz/Reuters: Russian State TV: Turkish Army Is Firing on Russian Planes in Syria's Idlib

The assertion, aired during a report from Idlib on the Rossiya 24 channel, came as Turkish-backed rebels continue to make advances against the Syrian army

Russian state television said on Thursday Turkish military specialists in Syria's Idlib region were using shoulder-fired missiles to try to shoot down Russian and Syrian military aircraft.

The assertion, aired during a report from Idlib on the Rossiya 24 channel, came as Turkish and rebel officials said Syrian rebels, backed by the Turkish military, had seized the town of Nairab in Idlib.

"Their own and Russian planes are saving the lives of Syrian troops in a literal sense," said the Rossiya 24 report. "Syrian and Russian planes are stopping the rebels again and again. But the sky above Idlib is also dangerous. The rebels and Turkish specialists are actively using portable air defence systems."

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WNU Editor: Turkey is denying these reports .... Media reports saying Turkey fired on Russian warplanes 'unreal' (TRT World).

Update: Russia has just sent a message to Turkey .... 22 Turkish soldiers confirmed killed in Idlib airstrike as Erdogan chairs emergency meeting on Syria (RT).

Update #2: Reports are now coming in that Turkey has launched artillery and air strikes against Syrian targets.

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