Russian military activity at Latakia Airport had been disclosed by American intelligence officials by early September 2015 . The same month , U.S. officials expressed concern about the Russian activities there . The Su-24 shot down by Turkish fighters on 24 November 2015 was said to be on its way back to Khmeimim
Su-24 shot down by Turkish fighters
2015 Russian Sukhoi Su-24 shootdown
Bassel Al-Assad International Airport