Russian Fighter Jet Downed In Syria, Pilot Killed By Militants On The Ground

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The Russian MoD has confirmed that a Russian Su-25 jet crashed in the Idlib province north-western Syria on Saturday

The Ministry added that preliminary data showed the jet was downed by a man-portable air-defense system (MANPAD)

The pilot ejected from the plane but was killed by militants on the ground.

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RT reports: The attack took place when the jet was flying over the Idlib de-escalation zone on Saturday. The pilot parachuted down into the area controlled by Al-Nusra terrorist group, the statement said. He was killed during a confrontation with the militants from an unspecified group.

Video showing the site of the crash of a Russian jet after being shot down over Saraqib pic.twitter.com/tWGynAn62b

— Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) February 3, 2018

Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria together with Turkey which is also responsible for the Idlib de-escalation zone is now trying to retrieve the body of the Russian pilot, the Defense Ministry confirmed.

In July 2016, two pilots were killed when a Russian military helicopter was downed by Islamic State militants near Palmyra. They had been attacking advancing terrorists at Damascus’ request when it was shot down.

#Pt. Another video showing with more clarity moment when #RuAF Su-25 was hit with a MANPADS while also targeted with AA guns in SE. #Idlib countryside. pic.twitter.com/4I25oAmxdO

— Qalaat Al Mudiq (@QalaatAlMudiq) February 3, 2018