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| Syrian Airbus320 grounded in Ankara |
In a statement the foreign ministry said the pilot of the Syrian Air Airbus A320 had been warned of Turkey's intention to ground it as he approached from the Black Sea on Wednesday evening. It said he was given the chance to turn back, but that he decided to continue his course.
The statement rejected Syrian claims that passengers were mistreated.
It said they were allowed to leave the plane but the majority opted to stay on board. It said there was "no basis" to Russian claims that lives were put at risk.
The statement rejected Syrian claims that passengers were mistreated.
It said they were allowed to leave the plane but the majority opted to stay on board. It said there was "no basis" to Russian claims that lives were put at risk.
Read more: Russia drawn into Turkey-Syria plane row – live updates | World news | guardian.co.uk
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