According to the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Parties in Syria, aircraft from the US-led international coalition violated Syrian airspace 19 times in the past 24 hours.

The violations occurred in the Al-Tanf region, which is a strategic area near the border between Syria and Jordan. The coalition aircraft involved included two sets of F-35 fighter jets, three sets of F-16 fighter jets, two sets of Typhoon fighter jets, a pair of Rafale fighter jets, one MC-12W reconnaissance aircraft, and two MQ-1C multirole unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Russian Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Parties in Syria said that the violations were a breach of the deconfliction protocols established on December 9, 2019. These protocols are designed to prevent accidents and clashes between the coalition aircraft and Syrian forces.

The Russian Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Parties in Syria called on the coalition to respect the deconfliction protocols and to stop violating Syrian airspace.

The violations come at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over Syria. The United States has accused Russia of providing military support to the Syrian government, while Russia has accused the United States of supporting terrorist groups in Syria.

The violations also raise concerns about the safety of civilian flights in the region. The Al-Tanf region is a major transit route for civilian aircraft, and the violations could increase the risk of accidents.

The United States has not yet commented on the allegations of airspace violations. (ILKHA)