Erdogan derides US for not backing no-fly zone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the United States for not backing Turkey’s proposals to establish a no-fly zone in Syria.

Erdogan says a no-fly would have prevented Russia’s air campaign in the region and thwarted thousands of civilian deaths.

“Oh America! You did not say ‘yes’ to ‘no-fly zone.’ Now the Russian planes are running wild over there, and thousands and tens of thousands of victims are dying,” Erdogan says. “Weren’t we coalition forces? Weren’t we to act together?”

— AP

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.