US shoots down pro-Assad drone in Syria

‘A US fighter jet has shot down a pro-Syrian regime drone just outside the Syrian de-confliction zone, according to US Central Command (Centcom).
Centcom said an American F-15E fighter jet shot down a drone that was advancing on Coalition forces in Southern Syria and “display[ing] hostile intent”. Officials told CNN the drone appeared to be armed and within firing distance of US troops.
“Given recent events, the Coalition will not allow pro-regime aircraft to threaten or approach in close proximity to Coalition and partnered forces,” Centcom said in a statement.
This marks the third downing of an aircraft backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad this month.’
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