The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, sharply condemned the actions of the Israeli military, who "substituted" the Russian Il-20 for the fire of the Syrian air defense system. Her opinion was voiced during the weekly briefing. "It's a shame to hide behind those who provide, including your safety, and, fulfilling your duty, can not deviate from the bullet, which is not addressed to you," the diplomat quotes Life. en. In addition, Zakharova noted that in the near future, new data on the death of a Russian aircraft.

"They will allow to give answers to the questions arising in connection with this tragedy about the involvement of Israeli military pilots," RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.. On Monday, September 18, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that our Il-20, together with 20 military men on board, was shot down in Syria. Then the ministry explained that Israel was to blame for what happened. Israeli pilots, hiding behind the IL-20, framed it under the attack of air defense. Pilots of the F-16 could not help seeing the Russian plane, since he came in for landing, but deliberately went to this provocation.