F/A-18s tried to stop Russian Su-34s from bombing U.S.-back Syrian rebels

U.S.-backed Syrian rebels stationed near the border with Jordan was pounded by a pair of Russian Su-34 fighters last week. The Pentagon quickly diverted two F/A-18s to the scene to stop the air strikes but the Russians resume their bombing once the jets left for refueling.

Будни авиагруппы ВКС РФ на аэродроме Хмеймим в Сирии (24)
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