Su-35 in flight. Wikimedia
Michael Peck, National Interest: Did U.S. F-22s Almost Shoot Down Russian Aircraft over Syria?
U.S. and Russian warplanes almost clashed into each other over Syria.
And almost as important, those aircraft included America's vaunted but untried F-22 stealth fighter, and Russia's Su-35.
Yet disappointment awaits those aviation buffs and nationalists who savor the thought of a dogfight between the top American and Russian jets. There has no battle—so far.
The United States has shot down a Syrian jet, and Turkey has shot down a Russian plane, but the America and Russia are just eyeing each other for now.
However, the New York Times reported last week that there have been several incidents in which Russian planes have flown dangerously close to American aircraft over eastern Syria.
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WNU Editor: In such a small war-zone I am not surprised that there were instances where the aircraft from both countries crossed each other's path. I guess we should be grateful that it did not escalate into a shooting confrontation.
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