Reports saying Assad forces rescued the downed Co-Pilot and he has RTB. Co-Pilot stated they know the area like the back of their hand and were not over the border (that angle strip is 1.85mi wide). Also stated that no warnings issued visually or over the radio.
Glad one made it home.
Missing Russian jet pilot 'alive and well' in Syria - BBC News
http://sputniknews.com/russia/201511...violation.html