Russia vows to treat US jets in Syria as 'targets' after America guns down first regime warplane [View all]
Source: The Independent
Russia has said it will treat US warplanes operating in parts of Syria where its air forces are present as "targets" amid a diplomatic row caused by the downing of a Syrian jet.
The country's defence ministry said the change in position would apply to all aircraft operating as part of the US-backed coalition west of the Euphrates River.
It will also suspend a hotline between Russia and the US set up to prevent mid-air collisions.
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The US did not use its communication channel with Russia ahead of the downing of the Syrian government warplane, the ministry was quoted as saying, accusing the US of a "deliberate failure to make good on its commitments" under the de-confliction deal.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/russia-shoot-down-all-flying-objects-in-syria-us-regime-warplane-isis-terror-a7797101.html
Raqqa is on the Euphrates, so this would affect how the battle for that city develops.
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