IDF: 'Assad regime responsible for downing of Russian plane'
IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Ronen Manelis addressed Tuesday the downing of the Russian plane in Syria.
"Israel expresses its regret over the death of the crewmembers of the Russian plane that was shot down by Syria. The full responsibility for the incident lies with Assad's regime. "
Manelis confirmed that the IDF attacked an arms shipment in a Syrian military facility, which was supposed to be transferred to Hezbollah and the Qods Force.
