By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
    First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
    May 28, 2023
    Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
    Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
    May 28, 2023
    Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
    Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
    May 28, 2023
    Africa needs 10 million housing units annually to meet increasing demand:AFCCA
    Africa needs 10 million housing units annually to meet increasing demand:AFCCA
    May 28, 2023
    Real Estate Development Chamber proposes solutions to boost local market
    Real Estate Development Chamber proposes solutions to boost local market
    May 28, 2023
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
    Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
    May 28, 2023
    Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
    Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
    May 28, 2023
    Map of alliances affects second round of Turkish presidential election
    Map of alliances affects second round of Turkish presidential election
    May 28, 2023
    Restoring Sudan's stability will have positive impact on region: Al-Sisi
    Restoring Sudan’s stability will have positive impact on region: Al-Sisi
    May 28, 2023
    Armed clashes occur between Iranian, Afghan border guards
    Armed clashes occur between Iranian, Afghan border guards
    May 27, 2023
  • Interviews
    InterviewsShow More
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    May 25, 2023
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    May 8, 2023
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    April 29, 2023
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    April 18, 2023
    "Al-Asly" series saw my first leading role in TV drama: Reham Abdel Ghafour
    “Al-Asly” series saw my first leading role in TV drama: Reham Abdel Ghafour
    April 16, 2023
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Reading: Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down Russian warplane after airspace violation
Share
Notification
Latest News
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Politics World
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
World Politics
First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
Business
Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
Real Estate
Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
Business
Aa
Aa
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.
Dailynewsegypt > Blog > World > Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down Russian warplane after airspace violation
World

Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down Russian warplane after airspace violation

Deutsche Welle
Last updated: 2015/11/24 at 4:44 PM
By Deutsche Welle 2 Min Read
Share
SHARE

A Russian warplane has been shot down by Turkish F-16 fighter jets after it violated Turkish air space. The aircraft was reportedly flying close to the Syrian border and repeatedly ignored warnings.
Following initial reports on Tuesday that the identity of the warplane was unknown, Turkish presidential sources said shortly after the incident that the sicraft was a Russian-made SU-24.

Russia’s defense ministry denied claims, however, that the fighter jet had violated Turkish airspace. According to Russian media reports, the warplane had been on a bombing mission in Syria and crashed after it came under artillery fire from the ground.

Pilots parachute from burning jet

Video footage released by private Turkish broadcaster Haberturk TV on Tuesday showed the jet plummeting in flames into a woodland area – known to Turks as “Turkmen Mountain” – with a long plume of smoke behind it.

In separate footage, published by Turkey Anadolu Agency, two pilots were seen parachuting out of the aircraft shortly before it crashed.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s office said in a statement that the Turkish leader had spoken with the country’s military chief and foreign ministry about the incident and that Davutoglu would start “initiatives” within Nato and the United Nations (UN).

Call for Security Council meeting

Earlier this week, Turkey called for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Turkmens. Traditionally, Ankara has supported Syrian Turkmens, who are Syrians of Turkish descent.

The downing of the plane came just a month after a similar incident, in which Turkish jets shot down an unidentified drone that had also violated Turkey’s airspace.

ksb/kms (Reuters, AP)

You Might Also Like

Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling

Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off

Map of alliances affects second round of Turkish presidential election

Opinion| Behind the scenes of the US-China conflict over Taiwan’s chips

Every US president since Reagan has mishandled classified documents: Report

TAGGED: Defense ministry, pilots, Syrian border
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article Local beauty market welcomes new revolutionising brand
Next Article Militants carry out deadly car bomb attack in Egypt’s Sinai
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Ad image
Ad image

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe

Latest News

Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Politics World
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
World Politics
First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
Business
Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
Real Estate
//
Egypt’s only independent daily newspaper in English. Discuss the country’s latest with the paper’s reporters, editors, and other readers.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?