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Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets

In his first interview since Moscow began launching airstrikes, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the Russian campaign has to succeed, or else the entire region faces destruction. Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets. Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, angering the U.S., Turkey and their coalition partners in the Middle East. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.

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At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad

At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Obama said it's a recipe for disaster and predicted Russia will get bogged down. Holly Williams reports Russian planes have now attacked some of the same targets the U.S. has been hitting.

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U.S. officials say rebel fighters backed by the CIA were hit in one of Wednesday's opening round of airstrikes

Russian warplanes reportedly are attacking targets in Syria again Thursday morning. U.S. officials say rebel fighters backed by the CIA were hit in one of Wednesday's opening round of airstrikes. Russia's foreign minister insists they only attacked ISIS positions. Russia's planes are hitting areas of Syria where ISIS is not in control. Holly Williams reports from Turkey's Hatay Province, along the Syrian border.

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