Japan's Defence Minister Minoru Kihara confirmed that a Russian Il-38 patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace on three occasions, marking a significant uptick in military tensions.
Japan's fighter jets issued warnings and fired flares at a Russian plane, signaling Tokyo's readiness to defend its territorial waters amidst heightened military activities in the region.
The increase in joint military drills between Russia and China has raised alarms among Western nations, especially Japan, highlighting growing military collaboration between the two countries.
The recent incursions and military exercises underscore a shift in the geopolitical landscape, with the Sea of Okhotsk becoming a focal point for Russia-China military cooperation.
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