Contents tagged with U.S.-led coalition
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U.S. pilots have requested permission to shoot down Syrian aircraft for self-defense purposes three times this month
This month American pilots have sought permission to shoot down Syrian military aircraft three times, citing self-defense, according to U.S. Air Force General Charles Corcoran, as reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
"We are trying to reduce tension. We are here to fight the Islamic State, but we will defend our forces from those who are on the side of the Syrian regime," he said.
On June 18th, in the province of Raqqa, an aircraft of the U.S.-led coalition against the IS shot down a Syrian Air …
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U.S.-led coalition: U.S. does not cooperate but works to avoid incidents with Russians in Syria
A representative of the US-led international coalition, Ryan Dillon, explained the situation regarding the interaction with Russia in Syria. Dialogue between Russia and the members of the coalition continues every day, said the colonel.
According to him, the Russian Federation will not participate in the offensive operation near Raqqa, which the coalition is planning. "As for the operation near Raqqa - no. But in other parts of Syria we have contact. We support the work of the hotline. Both we, …