The Chinese and Russian defense ministry has announced that a total of six strategic bombers from both sides have conducted joint alert and surveillance activities over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
For the second time since July last year, the two countries have deepened their military ties.
On the 22nd, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that two long-range strategic bombers of the Russian Army, along with four Chinese troops, carried out joint surveillance activities over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
The Russian Defense Ministry emphasized that it "acted strictly in accordance with the provisions of international law and did not invade the airspace of other countries," and the Chinese Defense Ministry also said, "It is based on the annual cooperation plan of both armies, targeting third countries. It's not something I did. "
Both countries were conducting warning and surveillance activities over the Sea of Japan in July last year, and at that time, the South Korean army fired a warning in the airspace near Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture, saying that the Russian military aircraft "invaded the territory". It was.
The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasizes the significance of this activity as "improving the ability of both sides to carry out joint operations."
China has also participated in frequent exercises, including large-scale military exercises conducted by Russia in the Far East two years ago, and the two countries are deepening their military ties.
In October, Putin emphasized cooperation with China, saying that he could "theoretically imagine" the possibility of forming a military alliance with China, and restrained Europe and the United States, where relations continue to deteriorate.
South Korea “Entering the Air Defense Identification Zone” Expressed regret to both countries
In connection with this, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean Armed Forces announced on the 22nd that Chinese and Russian military aircraft have entered the air defense identification zone of South Korea.
There was no violation of airspace, and it was said that it was a joint training by China and Russia, and the Chinese side revealed that it had been informed in advance that it was a normal training.
According to the South Korean side, there are 15 Russian military aircraft, two of which have passed near Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture, where South Korea claims sovereignty.
The South Korean army is planning to proceed with detailed analysis in the future when launching a fighter aircraft.
The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed regret to China and Russia through diplomatic channels.