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Let’s Recap Everything We Know About The Russian Il-20M Shot Down By A Syrian S-200 Missile System Yesterday

September 19, 2018 Tom Demerly 0

The Il-20M was shot down off Syria shortly after an Israeli air strike had hit targets in the Latakia Province. Written with The Aviationist’s editor David Cenciotti In the hours following the downing of a […]

Russia Reports Il-20M “Coot-A” Electronic Intelligence Aircraft Lost in Syria During Israeli Air Strike Near Latakia

September 18, 2018 Tom Demerly 0

Confusion surrounds the causes of the loss. U.S. military says they believe the aircraft was shot down by Syrian Air Defense. Russians mention the proximity of Israeli F-16 Jets and French frigate in the area […]