My thinking is identical to your first four sentences.
But regarding the 5th sentence, I agree with the Ruskie that they should have come along side them, considering the speed differences.
My question to anyone, preferable a pilot, is how did the Turk’s warn the Ruskie? Via voice message or some electronic signal?
My point is, if it’s by voice message, try and say, 10 times in 17 seconds: “You are in Turkish airspace, get out or we will fire”.
My bet is the Ruskies were tracked with anticipation of their going into Turkish airspace which enabled the Turks to be very quick with their kill. 17 seconds is very little time to do something like that without first having the intentions. In essence, the Russians were being stalked which from an airspace defense position, is probably a good thing.
Who Said It? "A Short-Term Border Violation Can Never Be A Pretext For An Attack"
Good point.
Turkey probably needed to put a warning shot across Putins bow. He has been acting remarkably recklessly.
However, how they did it puts them in the wrong based on accepting international standards.