Turkey stops flights through Syrian air space

After the incident with Syrian plane Turkey decided to change the routes of some flights and stopped flights through Syrian airspace, TRT Haber channel reported.

Turkish air force F-16 fighter jets recently forced a Syrian Airbus A-320, which was flying from Moscow to Damask with 35 passengers on board, to land in Ankara airport. Military freight on the board was supposed be the reason behind this action.

A search on board the Syrian plane lasted approximately five hours. As a result, the Turkish side stated that details to radio stations used for military purposes have been found.

Turkey gave permission for the plane's departure, but seized the freight discovered on board.


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