The Americans shot down a Syrian warplane

The Americans shot down a Syrian warplane

The coalition led by the USA shot down the plane military-air forces of Syria. This reports the NYT, citing the military.
The report said that the Syrian plane was shot down after he attacked coalition forces.

According to the American military, Syrian military aircraft dropped bombs near a group of rebels who are supported by America.

«In accordance with the rules of engagement and the principle of collective self-defense of Coalition forces, the plane would be immediately shot down by an American F/A-18E Super Hornet», — stated in the message of the American military.

In turn, the Ministry of defense of Syria said the coalition had shot down the plane, which carried out missions against militants LIH. Officials in Syria saying that the coalition forces coordinate their activities with militants.

The pilot of Syrian aircraft have not yet found.

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