The death of the Russian Il-20 aircraft in Syria is fraught with serious consequences for Russia and Israel, so countries should seek a compromise, said former Israeli ambassador to Russia Zvi Magen. At the same time, he stressed that Israel is by no means a small player in a large Syrian campaign, therefore Jerusalem intends to abandon its interests. "It is impossible to be present in Syria and advance their interests, ignoring a player like Israel, who also has interests there. Russia can not not take this into account. Naturally, this is mutual, "- said Magen RIA" Novosti ". The ex-ambassador added that the Russian Federation could go on reviewing previously reached agreements and restrict Israel's actions in Syria, but expressed doubts that this would happen. "It is very desirable to overcome the crisis situation. In my opinion, no one will draw operational conclusions from this, because it is in no one's favor, "Magen stressed.. Three years ago, Moscow and Tel Aviv agreed to warn each other in order to avoid accidental clashes during a military operation in Syria, where Israel constantly shells military installations of Iran and its allies.

The Ministry of Defense of Russia stated that on 17 September the notification of the air strike was received less than a minute before the attack and the Russian aircraft did not have time to bring it to the safe zone. In the evening on Monday, the connection with the returning to the airbase Khemeymim Il-20 disappeared. According to the Russian military department, at the same time Israeli fighter aircraft F-16 attacked Syrian targets in Latakia. Israeli pilots framed the plane under attack by Syria's air defense, 15 Russian servicemen were killed.