What I hope: legit accident, on the part of the Russian pilot and drone pilot. Navigation error, equipment failure or marketing, slow reaction time, etc.
What I (unfortunately) suspect: Drone pilot following orders, crashes into Russian fighter. Blame the Russians, gives excuse to escalate.
What I think probable really happened: drone engaged fighter pilot (or pilot engaged drone) , dogfight ensues, both shot down, no one wants to admit defeat. Humans being humans. Soldiers being soldiers. Politicians being their usual selves and trying to cover their own arse.
What I don't suspect: Russian pilot decides to kamikaze unmanned drone, cuz 'muh Russia', or whatever the hell other fairy tale the PTB will spin.
What I hope: legit accident, on the part of the Russian pilot and drone pilot. Navigation error, equipment failure or marketing, slow reaction time, etc.
What I (unfortunately) suspect: Drone pilot following orders, crashes into Russian fighter. Blame the Russians, gives excuse to escalate.
What I think probable really happened: drone engaged fighter pilot (or pilot engaged drone) , dogfight ensues, both shot down, no one wants to admit defeat. Humans being humans. Soldiers being soldiers. Politicians being their usual selves and trying to cover their own arse.
What I don't suspect: Russian pilot decides to kamikaze unmanned drone, cuz 'muh Russia', or whatever the hell other fairy tale the PTB will spin.
How about "dumping fuel." That would be really stupid and dangerous.
Oh lord...