CNN reports that the Israeli military shot down a Syrian fighter jet that entered Israeli airspace on Tuesday afternoon.

The Sukhoi jet entered two kilometres into Israeli airspace when two Patriot missiles were launched to intercept the aircraft, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. The fighter jet was being monitored by Israel during its flight.

In the statement, the IDF said it had observed an increase in internal fighting in Syria adjacent to Israel, including increased activity from Syria's air force.