And the risks of accidental conflict go beyond just US and Russian planes. Turkey has alleged that Russia has violated its airspace twice. Additionally, Turkey accused a Russian fighter of locking its radar on two Turkish fighter jets — a charge Russia strongly denies.
Russia began bombing targets within Syria last week claiming to be going after ISIS. Instead, Russia has largely bombed CIA-backed rebels and rebels aligned with al Qaeda in an attempt to prop up the faltering Syrian government.
Russia began bombing targets within Syria last week claiming to be going after ISIS. Instead, Russia has largely bombed CIA-backed rebels and rebels aligned with al Qaeda in an attempt to prop up the faltering Syrian government.