Russia said the pilot was rescued from rebel-held territory in north-eastern Syria in a 12-hour operation involving Russian and Syrian special forces.
A Russian marine was killed and a helicopter destroyed by rebels during the operation.
Syrian rebels released a video apparently showing the dead body of the second pilot, who was identified by Russia as Lt Col Oleg Peshkov.
CaptMurakhtin was speaking from the Hmeymim airbase, where Russia's aircraft are based.
Russia has been carrying out air strikes against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad since late September.
Turkish President RecepTayyipErdogan has defended the action by the country's military, saying "everyone must respect the right of Turkey to protect its borders".
He said he did not want to escalate tensions further.
Turkey is a member of Nato. The alliance has backed Turkey's version of events, although it, too, is calling for "diplomacy and de-escalation" to resolve the situation.
Russia and Turkey have found themselves on opposing sides in Syria's conflict, with Russia supporting President Assad, while Turkey is a staunch critic.
Turkey is part of the US-led coalition against Islamic State.
Russia said the pilot was rescued from rebel-held territory in north-eastern Syria in a 12-hour operation involving Russian and Syrian special forces.A Russian marine was killed and a helicopter destroyed by rebels during the operation.Syrian rebels released a video apparently showing the dead body of the second pilot, who was identified by Russia as Lt Col Oleg Peshkov.CaptMurakhtin was speaking from the Hmeymim airbase, where Russia's aircraft are based.Russia has been carrying out air strikes against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad since late September.Turkish President RecepTayyipErdogan has defended the action by the country's military, saying "everyone must respect the right of Turkey to protect its borders".He said he did not want to escalate tensions further.Turkey is a member of Nato. The alliance has backed Turkey's version of events, although it, too, is calling for "diplomacy and de-escalation" to resolve the situation.Russia and Turkey have found themselves on opposing sides in Syria's conflict, with Russia supporting President Assad, while Turkey is a staunch critic.Turkey is part of the US-led coalition against Islamic State.
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