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Russian jet SHOT DOWN by Turkey after it flew into their airspace, according to reports
A RUSSIAN jet has been shot down by Turkish forces after it flew into the country's airspace, according to as yet unconfirmed reports circulating on social media.
By SCOTT CAMPBELL
01:10, Sat, Oct 10, 2015 | UPDATED: 04:52, Sat, Oct 10, 2015
ALAMY FILE PICTURE
A Mig-29 fighter jet similar to those used by Russia
According to reports, eyewitnesses saw a large explosion in Huraytan, northern Syria, while three fighter jets were hovering above.
One journalist tweeted that three Turkish planes were responding to "mysterious" lock-ons from Mig-29 jets, which are used by Putin's forces.
Express.co.uk has contacted the Turkish government and the Russian military but neither could be reached for comment.
A RUSSIAN jet has been shot down by Turkish forces after it flew into the country's airspace, according to as yet unconfirmed reports circulating on social media.
By SCOTT CAMPBELL
01:10, Sat, Oct 10, 2015 | UPDATED: 04:52, Sat, Oct 10, 2015
A Mig-29 fighter jet similar to those used by Russia
According to reports, eyewitnesses saw a large explosion in Huraytan, northern Syria, while three fighter jets were hovering above.
One journalist tweeted that three Turkish planes were responding to "mysterious" lock-ons from Mig-29 jets, which are used by Putin's forces.
Express.co.uk has contacted the Turkish government and the Russian military but neither could be reached for comment.