Russian combat aircraft intercepted the Turkish F-16.
An attempt by the Turkish Air Force to strike at the headquarters of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Manbij ended in complete failure for the crews of Turkish F-16 fighters. The reason for this was the appearance in the sky of Russian Su-35 fighters, which intercepted Turkish combat aircraft, preventing the latter from completing their missions.
At the moment, it remains unknown whether the Turkish Air Force fighters were in Syrian airspace, or flew inside Turkish airspace, however, this indicates that Russian military aircraft are ready to confront Turkey, which intends not only to invade Arab territory. republic, but it is also possible to occupy it.
# BREAKING: However #Russia Air Force has just 6 Su-35S fighter interceptors in #Hmeimim Air Base # Syria. But seems they have done a good job this afternoon well protecting #SDF & #SAA from danger of #Turkish Air force fighter jets in #Manbij. (Archive video by #Russian Air Force) https://t.co/fGKPYLlVbk pic.twitter.com/ZzUCxuwtfF
- Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 14, 2019
According to a number of sources, a direct clash between Russian and Turkish combat aircraft was avoided, however, at the same time, information appeared that a warning was sent to F-16 fighters approaching from Turkey that Russia was ready to use weapons in case threats.
It should be noted that earlier it became known that the Russian military are also located in Manbij, the number of which can reach one and a half hundred people.