Turkey warns russia over airspace violation

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Yes, on November 24, 2022, Turkey's Defense Ministry announced that it had issued a warning to Russia after a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber entered Turkish airspace. The incident occurred near the border with Syria.

According to Turkish authorities, the Russian aircraft entered Turkish airspace for about 5 minutes before being detected and warned by Turkish air defense systems. The Russian plane reportedly flew at an altitude of around 10,000 meters (33,000 feet) and was tracked by Turkish radar systems.

Turkey's Defense Ministry stated that the Russian aircraft did not respond to warnings and only left Turkish airspace after being confronted by Turkish fighter jets. The incident was reportedly monitored by NATO's Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.

This incident is significant because it highlights the ongoing tensions between Turkey and Russia, particularly in the context of the Syrian civil war. Turkey has been a vocal critic of Russia's military involvement in Syria and has accused Russia of supporting the Syrian government's military operations.

In response to the incident, Turkey's Defense Ministry issued a statement saying that it would continue to take necessary measures to protect its airspace and sovereignty. The statement also emphasized the importance of respecting international borders and the need for dialogue to prevent such incidents in the future.

It's worth noting that this is not the first time that Turkey and Russia have had a confrontation over airspace violations. In 2015, Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 fighter-bomber that had entered Turkish airspace near the Syrian border. The incident led to a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries.