It was confirmed on the 30th that Chinese and Russian military bombers flew jointly over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, and then passed between the main island of Okinawa and Miyako Island to reach the Pacific Ocean.
The Ministry of Defense continues to monitor and monitor China and Russia as they move to strengthen military cooperation.
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the afternoon of the 30th, two Chinese and Russian military bombers jointly flew south over the East China Sea from the Sea of Japan, passed between the main island of Okinawa and Miyako Island, and advanced to the Pacific Ocean.
After that, the four planes turned around and passed again between the main island of Okinawa and Miyakojima before leaving Japan.
When the four aircraft advanced to the Pacific Ocean, two Chinese military fighters joined together, and when they flew over the East China Sea, two aircraft believed to be Chinese military fighters joined.
In response to the series of flights, the Air Self-Defense Force's fighters scrambled (emergency departure) and conducted warning and surveillance, and there was no violation of the airspace.
The Ministry of Defense conveyed serious concerns about this joint flight through diplomatic channels, saying that it was "clearly intended as a demonstration against Japan."
This is the fifth time since May that the Ministry of Defense has announced a joint flight of Chinese and Russian military aircraft around Japan, and the two countries are continuing to monitor and monitor moves to strengthen military cooperation. increase.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno ``serious security concerns''
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "The repeated joint flights by strategic bombers of both countries around Japan signify the expansion and invigoration of their activities, and they clearly demonstrate a strong demonstration of security. We have conveyed our serious concerns to both countries through diplomatic channels."
In addition, he said, "We will continue to monitor the trend of strengthening cooperation between the two countries with concern, and we will take all possible measures to resolutely protect our country's territory, territorial waters and airspace."