Turkey Says Pilot of Syrian Airplane Ignored Its Warning
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A Syrian plane grounded by Turkish authorities yesterday contained munitions, in violation of civil aviation rules, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
“They are equipment and munitions sent for the Syrian Defense Ministry from a Russian institution” equivalent to Turkey’s state arms manufacturer, Erdogan told a televised news conference in Ankara. He said an inspection was under way by Turkish officials.