Russia's NATO flyovers recall Turkey's deadly but risky decision 10 years ago

ANKARA (Reuters) -A rash of Russian violations of NATO airspace last month has prompted some allies to recall Turkey's swift and deadly response a decade ago, when it shot down a Russian fighter jet that had crossed over its southern border. Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene said in an X post that Turkey "set an example 10 years ago" for NATO as she urged stronger action in the face of Russia's "tests" today. In 2015, however, Turkey was left feeling exposed by what it saw as NATO's tepid response and by the economic fallout from its downing of the Russian jet.