US attacked fleeing Russian convoy, says ambassador

RUSSIA’S ambassador to Baghdad last night claimed US forces attacked his convoy as it fled Iraq, despite diplomatic licence plates and his country’s flag being clearly visible on a car.

“Thank God that we have reached Syria,” ambassador Vladimir Titorenko said from the capital, Damascus.

The Russian convoy came under fire on Sunday as it was driving through Iraq bound for Syria. At least four people were wounded. Mr Titorenko’s arm was slightly wounded.