Syrian warplane targeted by surface-to-air missile in Aleppo countryside

A military source said Tuesday that a Syrian warplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in the countryside of Aleppo.

The source added that the surface-to-air missile was launched by the terrorist organizations.

The plane had been on a reconnaissance mission over the countryside of Aleppo.

According to the source the pilot descended by parachute and work is underway to rescue him.
 [sana.sy]
5/4/16
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