Russia's NATO Flyovers Recall Turkey's Deadly but Risky Decision 10 Years Ago

Russia’s Nato flyovers recall Turkey’s deadly but risky decision 10 years ago

ANKARA - A rash of Russian violations of NATO airspace last month has prompted some allies to recall Turkey's swift and deadly response a decade ago, when it shot down a Russian fighter jet that had crossed over its southern border. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Russia's NATO flyovers recall Turkey's deadly but risky decision 10 years ago

A rash of Russian violations of NATO airspace last month has prompted some allies to recall Turkey's swift and deadly response a decade ago, when it shot down a Russian fighter jet that had crossed over its southern border.

Russia's NATO Flyovers Reflect Turkey's Bold and Risky Move from 10 Years Ago

Tensions between Russia and NATO have once again come to the forefront as recent Russian military flyovers near NATO airspace evoke memories of a critical moment in Turkey’s history a decade ago. Ten years ago, Turkey made a bold and perilous decision to intercept and ultimately shoot down a Russian warplane that had allegedly violated its airspace, a move that risked escalating into a broader conflict. Today’s renewed aerial maneuvers by Russia…