"The Russian and Chinese planes flew in and out of the South Korean air defence zone for an hour before leaving, the military said, according to South Korea's official Yonhap news agency. Japan separately deployed military aircraft to strictly implement air defence measures against potential airspace violations, following the reported joint patrol of Russia and China, Japanese Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi said."
"In a statement posted on social media late on Tuesday, Koizumi said two Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 bombers flew from the Sea of Japan to the Tsushima Strait, and met with two Chinese jets capable of carrying long-range missiles. At least eight other Chinese J-16 fighter jets and a Russian A-50 aircraft also accompanied the bombers as they conducted a joint flight around Japan, travelling between Okinawa's main island and Miyako Island, Koizumi said."
Seven Russian and two Chinese aircraft entered South Korea's Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) at approximately 10am local time (01:00 GMT). The planes, including fighter jets and bombers, were spotted before entering the KADIZ, which is not territorial airspace but where planes are expected to identify themselves. South Korea deployed fighter jets to take tactical measures. The Russian and Chinese aircraft flew in and out of the zone for about an hour before leaving. Japan deployed military aircraft and implemented air defence measures after the joint patrol. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi described the flights as an expanded, intensified demonstration of force and noted the involvement of Tu-95 bombers, J-16 fighters and a Russian A-50.
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