Close Encounter: Russian Plane and U.S. Typhoon Fighter Jet Over Syria

The Russian military accused a U.S.-led Typhoon fighter jet of dangerously approaching a Russian An-30 plane over Homs, Syria. The Russian pilot took necessary actions to prevent a collision. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, raising tensions in the already volatile region.

The Russian military has accused a Typhoon fighter jet from the U.S.-led coalition in Syria of coming dangerously close to a Russian An-30 military plane over Homs province, the TASS news agency reported on Friday.

The Russian pilot had taken the necessary measures to avert a collision, TASS cited the military as saying. The incident as reported to have happened on Wednesday.