NATO Calls "Extraordinary Meeting" after Turkey Downs Russian Jet

NATO allies will hold an "extraordinary" meeting Tuesday at Ankara's request to discuss Turkey's shooting down of a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian border, an alliance official has told Agence France-Presse.

"At the request of Turkey, the North Atlantic Council will hold an extraordinary meeting at (16:00 GMT). The aim of this extraordinary NAC is for Turkey to inform Allies about the downing of a Russian airplane," the official told AFP.

The North Atlantic Council consists of ambassadors from the 28 NATO member states.

The meeting was called at the request of Turkey, according to The Times defense editor.