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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Turkish fighter planes to intercept Russian-Syrian aircraft suspected of carrying missile parts


According to foreign reports the Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu confirmed that Turkey intercepted a flight from Moscow to Damascus, Syria airliner in the 10th, and the confiscation of the aircraft on the suspicious items. Turkey's Anatolia news agency quoted Davutoglu as saying, "under the Civil Aviation Regulations, on the plane, should be reported in the illegal cargo, the items to be considered suspicious." In addition, he did not disclose more details. It is reported that two Turkish warplanes day to force plane Syria flights in Ankara in transit Turkish airspace to land on aircraft suspected of carrying weapons and ammunition. The Russian Interfax said the aircraft was carrying 35 passengers, 17 of whom are Russian citizens. Russian Embassy in Ankara has to negotiate with the Turkish government to explain the event details. Davutoglu said this, this incident will not affect relations between Turkey and Russia. He also pointed out that Turkey will be the temporary custody of the confiscated items for further examination. Turkish private television station (NTV), said the confiscated items believed to be missile parts. The the earth official television (TRT) inferred goods may be transported to Damascus communications equipment. After the incident, the Turkish authorities to remind Turkish Airlines avoid use Syrian airspace, in order to avoid the Syrian reprisals. After the release of the warning, many Turkish flight made a provisional decision to change the route.

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