Turkey Scrambles Fighters For Third Consecutive Day | Talking Points Memo

Reuters reports that Turkey has scrambled its fighter jets for the third day in a row, citing precautionary measures as Syrian helicopters once more approached the Syrian-Turkish border. The announcement comes after Syrian President Bashir al-Assad expressed regret over shooting down a Turkish plane that had crossed into Syrian airspace.


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