The memory of the victims was honored by local residents and military personnel of the garrison of the airfield. The priest dedicated a prayer to the memory of the dead.
Russia's Hmeymim Airbase lost contact with the crew of the Russian Il-20 military aircraft late on Monday when four Israeli F-16 aircraft attacked Syrian targets in Latakia province. It was later discovered that the propeller plane, with 15 passengers and crew aboard, had been brought down by friendly fire.