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Nato has warned Russia to end air strikes on the Syrian opposition and civilians, days after Moscow began raids to support Syria’s government.

 

Nato has warned Russia to end air strikes on the Syrian opposition and civilians, days after Moscow began raids to support Syria’s government.Russia had claimed that the air-strike is being targeted at Islamic State and other Islamist positions, but US-led allies and Turkey say government opponents are targeted.Turkish F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after a Russian plane entered Turkey’s air space on Saturday.
Russia said the violation was just a few seconds and due to poor weather.The country’s Defence Ministry said ten targets had been hit during the course of fifteen strikes on Monday.The foreign ministry in Ankara said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to issue a “strong protest”.Report says Turkish jets patrolling the border were also harassed by an unidentified plane on Sunday.A statement by Nato’s  twenty eight members, which includes Turkey, warned of  the extreme danger of such irresponsible behavior  and urged Russia to cease and desist.

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