I have no problem with Turkey shooting down the Russian aircraft. The Russians were given fair warning, both just before the shoot-down and on previous occasions, and it's well known that they just love to push boundaries when it comes to other nations' airspace. So I say suck it, Russia. Arrogant pricks.
The deaths of one, probably both pilots, that's likely a war crime and I'm not down with that. The destruction of the Russian helo sent in to rescue the pilots? Also suck Russia, suck it hard. The fact that the rebels used a TOW missile to finish off the helo brings me just a little extra piece of joy. Does it sting Russia? Mmm, yes. Yes it does, doesn't it? Feel the sting, Putin, you monomaniacal murderous savage.
Trigger for WWIII? I doubt it. Russia will stew on this and try to find some way to give Turkey a punch in the face right back, try to regain some badly dented prestige. I await their reaction with interest.
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