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Pentagon Calls on Russia to Respect Turkish Airspace

The U.S. called on Russia to respect Turkey’s airspace late Saturday following Turkish claims a Russian warplane crossing its southern border.

“The United States joins NATO in standing in solidarity with Turkey and we call on Russia to respect Turkish airspace and cease activities that risk further heightening instability in the region,” Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said.

Earlier, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said a Russian SU-34 fighter-bomber had been repeatedly warned on Friday after it violated NATO member Turkey’s airspace.

The Turkish Air Force raised the alert levels on bases around the country following the incident, Turkish military sources said.

Russia’s Defense Ministry denied crossing into Turkish airspace.


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