Pentagon Says Turkey's Test Of S-400 Risks 'Serious Consequences' For Relationship With US

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 23rd October, 2020) Turkey's test of the S-400 air defense may have serious consequences for Ankara's relationship with Washington, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Jonathan Rath Hoffman said in a statement on Friday.

"The US Department of Defense condemns in the strongest possible terms Turkey's October 16 test of the S-400 air defense system - a test confirmed today by Turkish President Recep Erdogan," Hoffman said. "We object to Turkey's testing of this system, which risks serious consequences for our security relationship."