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Russian Su-35 Pilot Prevents Collision with US-Led Coalition Drones in Homs Province, Syria

Jun 21, 2024, 09:07 PM

A Russian Su-35 pilot averted a potential collision with three MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the US-led coalition in Syria. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Homs province, near the Es-Sukhne point. The Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Enemy Parties praised the high professionalism of the pilot, who took prompt action to prevent the collision. Yury Popov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties, confirmed the incident.