Russian, US jets only two miles apart in close call over Syria - thehill

Russian fighter aircraft came within just one to two miles of coalition aircraft over Syria in a recent incident, with the pilots able to make visual contact.

The close call took place on Saturday over Aleppo, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense and was confirmed by a U.S. defense official on Wednesday.

The U.S. military first revealed Saturday's incident during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Army Col. Steve Warren, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, said the Russian aircraft came within "visual recognition distance of a couple of coalition aircraft."

"Visual identification took place. All pilots conducted themselves appropriately and everyone went about their business," he said.

But, he added, "It's dangerous if two sets of aircraft come into the same piece of airspace without very clear, laid-out protocols for safety of all involved." - Read More at thehill

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