11/10/2012 11:43
Turkish fighters jets forced down a Syrian passenger plane
Turkish fighters jets forced down a Syrian passenger plane that it suspected was carrying weapons to the Assad regime from Russia last night and reportedly seized suspicious cargo.
The plane was on a flight from Moscow before F16 fighter jets were scrambled to force it to land at Ankara airport, amid continuing tensions between Turkey and Syria.
A “thorough search” of the aircraft was carried out and NTV reported that cargo believed to be missile parts were seized. Other reports stated that military communications devices were seized. The plane was awaiting Ankara’s approval to take off again with its 35 passengers.