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2016-01-26 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Russia pursuing suspected killer of downed pilot in Syria

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Posted by trailing wife 2016-01-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 Reprisal is the most natural right. There is life in reprisal," he said in the video.

Reprisal is a two-way street, Celik. Prepare to die.

I hope the Russians share the video footage, too.

Posted by gorb 2016-01-26 00:21|| 2016-01-26 00:21|| Front Page Top

#2 Oh man, he's gonna pay hell. Of co :) rse he deserves it...

Posted by chris 2016-01-26 00:27|| 2016-01-26 00:27|| Front Page Top

#3 I suspect 'capture' is the lesser desired outcome.....

Posted by USN, Ret. 2016-01-26 14:31|| 2016-01-26 14:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Celik had claimed credit in a video last year for the killing

Sort of skips the need for the 'beyond reasonable doubt' criteria.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-01-26 14:36|| 2016-01-26 14:36|| Front Page Top

#5 AFAIAC, any terrorist entity who claims credit is equally liable. Maybe it would keep these groups from claiming credit and thereby reduce enlistment.

Posted by gorb 2016-01-26 15:39|| 2016-01-26 15:39|| Front Page Top

#6 Once again, I find myself rooting for the Russians. Do you know how weird that feels?

Posted by SteveS 2016-01-26 16:24|| 2016-01-26 16:24|| Front Page Top

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