Turkey took ‘necessary response’ against Syrian missiles

The Turkish army said yesterday that four of its F-16 fighter jets came under attack from Syrian missiles along their joint borders and the army took the “necessary response”, Alamatonline.com reported.

In a statement, the army talked about its counter action but it did not specify what steps it took to protect its forces.

On Saturday, Syrian fighters and missiles systems attacked Turkish F-16 fighter jets near the Turkish-Syrian borders.

Turkish General Chief of Staff said three out of 12 F-16 fighter jets were patrolling the Turkish-Syrian borders for two minutes.

Last week, Turkey said Russian fighters violated its airspace.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said last week: “Our rules of engagement are clear to whoever violates our airspace. The Turkish Armed Forces are clearly instructed. Even if it is a flying bird, it will be intercepted.”

NATO condemned such incursions, describing is an “extremely dangerous”.