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A day after a US Navy fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane, Russia warned that aircraft operating where the shootdown occurred would be considered "air targets" for its forces in Syria.
The Russian Ministry of Defense called the downing of the plane "a cynical violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic" and "military aggression."
As a result, it said, Russia has stopped using a key "de-confliction" communication channel set up to avoid conflict between US and Russian forces in Syria.
While both the US and Russia say their forces are in Syria to fight ISIS infiltration there, Russia has allied itself with the regime of Syrian President Bahsar al-Assad while the US-led coalition has aligned with groups that oppose both the Assad regime and ISIS.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday the US shootdown of the Syrian Su-22 was "an act of assistance to those terrorists whom the United States is ostensibly fighting against," according to Russia's state-run news agency Tass.
Russia condemns US downing of Syrian warplane 02:05
The Syrian military acknowledged the loss of its aircraft and said the pilot was missing after ejecting.
It's the first time the US has shot down a Syrian aircraft since it began fighting ISIS in the country in 2014.
"This strike can be regarded as another act of defiance of international law by the United States," Ryabkov said.
Russia: Aircraft west of Euphrates River are 'targets'
The Russian Defense Ministry said it would exert new control over the skies of western Syria.
"From now on, in areas where Russian aviation performs combat missions in the skies of Syria, any airborne objects found west of the Euphrates River, including aircraft and unmanned vehicles belonging to the international coalition, tracked by means of Russian land and air anti-aircraft defense, will be considered air targets," the Defense Ministry statement reads.
Coalition forces released a response within hours of the Kremlin statements.
"As a result of recent encounters involving pro Syrian regime and Russian forces, we have taken prudent measures to reposition aircraft over Syria so as to continue targeting ISIS forces while ensuring the safety of our aircrews given known threats in the battle space," coalition spokesman Col. Ryan Dillon told CNN.
"We are continuing to conduct operations throughout Syria targeting ISIS forces and providing air support for coalition forces and our partner forces on the ground," Dillon said. "We as a coalition are always ready to deconflict."
An escalated threat
A defense official told CNN the belief is the potential threat has escalated given recent encounters with pro-regime forces near At Tanf, as well as the downing of the Syrian aircraft.
In Washington, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, said communication between Russia and the US remains open.
Congressman: It would be frightening if Russia targets US planes 03:15
Dunford said the US is working "diplomatically and militarily to reestablish a "de-confliction" channel.
"I am also confident that our forces have the capability to take care of themselves," Dunford added. "The worst thing any of us can do right now is to address this thing with hyperbole."
This is not the first time that Russia has said the "de-confliction" channel has been suspended. In April, after the US missile strike on a Syrian airbase, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia would suspend the 2015 agreement aimed at minimizing risks of in-flight incidents.
The US military is prohibited by law from coordinating directly with the Russian military, but given the increased pace and scale of military operations in Syria, the US and Russia have sought ways to ensure that their respective personnel are not targeted by mistake, setting up a series of so-called "de-confliction zones" that delineate areas of operation for the coalition and the Russian forces.
The Russian Ministry of Defense called the downing of the plane "a cynical violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic" and "military aggression."
As a result, it said, Russia has stopped using a key "de-confliction" communication channel set up to avoid conflict between US and Russian forces in Syria.
While both the US and Russia say their forces are in Syria to fight ISIS infiltration there, Russia has allied itself with the regime of Syrian President Bahsar al-Assad while the US-led coalition has aligned with groups that oppose both the Assad regime and ISIS.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday the US shootdown of the Syrian Su-22 was "an act of assistance to those terrorists whom the United States is ostensibly fighting against," according to Russia's state-run news agency Tass.
Russia condemns US downing of Syrian warplane 02:05
The Syrian military acknowledged the loss of its aircraft and said the pilot was missing after ejecting.
It's the first time the US has shot down a Syrian aircraft since it began fighting ISIS in the country in 2014.
"This strike can be regarded as another act of defiance of international law by the United States," Ryabkov said.
Russia: Aircraft west of Euphrates River are 'targets'
The Russian Defense Ministry said it would exert new control over the skies of western Syria.
"From now on, in areas where Russian aviation performs combat missions in the skies of Syria, any airborne objects found west of the Euphrates River, including aircraft and unmanned vehicles belonging to the international coalition, tracked by means of Russian land and air anti-aircraft defense, will be considered air targets," the Defense Ministry statement reads.
Coalition forces released a response within hours of the Kremlin statements.
"As a result of recent encounters involving pro Syrian regime and Russian forces, we have taken prudent measures to reposition aircraft over Syria so as to continue targeting ISIS forces while ensuring the safety of our aircrews given known threats in the battle space," coalition spokesman Col. Ryan Dillon told CNN.
"We are continuing to conduct operations throughout Syria targeting ISIS forces and providing air support for coalition forces and our partner forces on the ground," Dillon said. "We as a coalition are always ready to deconflict."
An escalated threat
A defense official told CNN the belief is the potential threat has escalated given recent encounters with pro-regime forces near At Tanf, as well as the downing of the Syrian aircraft.
In Washington, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, said communication between Russia and the US remains open.
Congressman: It would be frightening if Russia targets US planes 03:15
Dunford said the US is working "diplomatically and militarily to reestablish a "de-confliction" channel.
"I am also confident that our forces have the capability to take care of themselves," Dunford added. "The worst thing any of us can do right now is to address this thing with hyperbole."
This is not the first time that Russia has said the "de-confliction" channel has been suspended. In April, after the US missile strike on a Syrian airbase, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia would suspend the 2015 agreement aimed at minimizing risks of in-flight incidents.
The US military is prohibited by law from coordinating directly with the Russian military, but given the increased pace and scale of military operations in Syria, the US and Russia have sought ways to ensure that their respective personnel are not targeted by mistake, setting up a series of so-called "de-confliction zones" that delineate areas of operation for the coalition and the Russian forces.
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Russias aircraft still date back to the late 80's with slight upgrades.
Their most recent MiG failed horribly.
Our F-22 & F-35's would destroy obliterate Russia's airforce. It's all talk..
Their most recent MiG failed horribly.
Our F-22 & F-35's would destroy obliterate Russia's airforce. It's all talk..
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One day, Russia's on our side. The next day, they're not. I'm confused as to who the U.S. is actually fighting against.
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Glock- wroteRussias aircraft still date back to the late 80's with slight upgrades.
Their most recent MiG failed horribly.
Our F-22 & F-35's would destroy obliterate Russia's airforce. It's all talk..
Point is. America is in illegal airspace for illegal reasons. You cant attack a peaceful foreign nations air force and think there is no consequences
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We are supporting the Anti-Syrian government group currently.
Syria's Government is just as bad as ISIS. They use chemical weapons against civilians constantly. The President of Syria is as corrupt as they come, almost as bad as Muammar Gaddafi
Syria's Government is just as bad as ISIS. They use chemical weapons against civilians constantly. The President of Syria is as corrupt as they come, almost as bad as Muammar Gaddafi
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Aced wroteDid you just refer to Syria as peaceful...?Glock- wroteRussias aircraft still date back to the late 80's with slight upgrades.
Their most recent MiG failed horribly.
Our F-22 & F-35's would destroy obliterate Russia's airforce. It's all talk..
Point is. America is in illegal airspace for illegal reasons. You cant attack a peaceful foreign nations air force and think there is no consequences
Might take my family there for the Summer, Reminds me of the Hamptons
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Glock- wroteWe are supporting the Anti-Syrian government group currently.
Syria's Government is just as bad as ISIS. They use chemical weapons against civilians constantly. The President of Syria is as corrupt as they come, almost as bad as Muammar Gaddafi
Ah i see you have been brainwashed.Probably mainstream media. Syria has not and never will use chemical weapons. US of course blamed Assad... Without any proof yet again. Syria government is just as bad as isis? LMFAO where are you living you moron. Syria is fighting ISIS and other us terrorist groups "aka rebels" Please dont talk on matter that you have no actual information on except biased media.
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Glock- wroteAced wroteDid you just refer to Syria as peaceful...?Glock- wroteRussias aircraft still date back to the late 80's with slight upgrades.
Their most recent MiG failed horribly.
Our F-22 & F-35's would destroy obliterate Russia's airforce. It's all talk..
Point is. America is in illegal airspace for illegal reasons. You cant attack a peaceful foreign nations air force and think there is no consequences
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Well peacefull compared to before the proxy invasion
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Aced wroteGlock- wroteWe are supporting the Anti-Syrian government group currently.
Syria's Government is just as bad as ISIS. They use chemical weapons against civilians constantly. The President of Syria is as corrupt as they come, almost as bad as Muammar Gaddafi
Ah i see you have been brainwashed.Probably mainstream media. Syria has not and never will use chemical weapons. US of course blamed Assad... Without any proof yet again. Syria government is just as bad as isis? LMFAO where are you living you moron. Syria is fighting ISIS and other us terrorist groups "aka rebels" Please dont talk on matter that you have no actual information on except biased media.
Moron? You better watch your god damn mouth. Where do you get your information? I have been to Afghanistan and been shot at on a daily basis. So i am a bit more informed then you are.
Go and do research, Assad has used chemical weapons multiple times against civilians. CIVILIANS LIVING THERE even have said that the Syrian military used chemical weapons.
So before you go and start calling people morons, do research and find facts.
Go and do research, Assad has used chemical weapons multiple times against civilians. CIVILIANS LIVING THERE even have said that the Syrian military used chemical weapons.
So before you go and start calling people morons, do research and find facts.
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Glock- wroteThe rebels are saying Assad is using Chemical Weapons, the recurring instances of children and civilians being treated for Chemical related injuries.. Everyone knows Russia supplies Syria with the Chemical Weapons so it would ultimately be foolish to dismiss any accusation of the Government using such weapons when there's so many people against them!Aced wroteGlock- wroteWe are supporting the Anti-Syrian government group currently.
Syria's Government is just as bad as ISIS. They use chemical weapons against civilians constantly. The President of Syria is as corrupt as they come, almost as bad as Muammar Gaddafi
Ah i see you have been brainwashed.Probably mainstream media. Syria has not and never will use chemical weapons. US of course blamed Assad... Without any proof yet again. Syria government is just as bad as isis? LMFAO where are you living you moron. Syria is fighting ISIS and other us terrorist groups "aka rebels" Please dont talk on matter that you have no actual information on except biased media.Moron? You better watch your god damn mouth. Where do you get your information? I have been to Afghanistan and been shot at on a daily basis. So i am a bit more informed then you are.
Go and do research, Assad has used chemical weapons multiple times against civilians. CIVILIANS LIVING THERE even have said that the Syrian military used chemical weapons.
So before you go and start calling people morons, do research and find facts.
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