Armed Islamists from the group "Islamic state" shot down a Syrian fighter.

According to the resource Avia.pro, the Syrian fighter was destroyed near the Khalkhala airfield, and, according to some unofficial data, the plane could be shot down by a portable anti-aircraft missile system, which, however, was not commented on by the military representatives of Syria. As a result of the destruction of the Syrian Air Force fighter, the pilot managed to survive and escape, and it is quite possible that his further testimony will clarify all the circumstances of the incident.

It is necessary to clarify the fact that a little over a week ago in Syria fighter-bomber Su-22 was destroyed, was carrying out bombing strikes on the positions of the radical Islamists.