Russia will now view US aircraft as targets in Syria

Russia has warned the US‑led coalition fighting in Syria that it will view its aircraft as targets, after the US shot down a Syrian military plane yesterday.

The coalition said the Syrian Su‑22 had bombed US‑backed fighters battling so‑called Islamic State in Raqqa province.

Russia, the Syrian government's main ally, also said it was halting communications with the US aimed at preventing such incidents.

The White House says it retains the right to self‑defence in Syria.

Source: BBC