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Turkey informed the United States that it shot down a Russian warplane on Tuesday after it violated Turkish airspace but US forces were not involved in the incident, a US defense official said, declining further comment.
NATO calls 'extraordinary meeting' after Turkey downs Russian jet
It appeared to be the first time a NATO member's armed forces have downed a Russian or Soviet warplane since the 1950s.
Turkey shoots down Russian military plane on Syria border
Britain said the downing of a Russian warplane near the Syrian border by Turkish fighter jets on Tuesday was very serious and that it was seeking further details urgently.
However, Turkish Prime minister Davutoglu says it is Turkey's right to respond if Turkish air space is violated.
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