HAPPENING NOW: Russia Launches Airstrikes On Turkish Rebels According to recent reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just ordered an airstrike in retaliation to the Russian jet that was shot down by Turkey. At this point, we know that Russia is not afraid to take action. They have launched at least a dozen airstrikes against insurgent-held areas near the Turkey-Syria border. That is where the Sukhoi SU-24 fighter jet was taken down earlier this week. Now, rebels have released a video chanting Allah Akbar. The footage shows them discovering the body of Lt. Col. Oleg Peshkov, one of the co-pilots who died during the attack. Watch the video below and tell us what you think. 