US F-16 downs Turkish UAV in ‘regrettable incident’ over Syria

USAF F-16 Syria

Source: US Army Reserve

Pentagon officials say the uncrewed craft was destroyed by a US Air Force F-16 after it was observed conducting air strikes in Syria and then approached within 1km from American ground troops.

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