US EditionJapan scrambles jets after nuclear-capable Russian bombers fly nearby
- Japan scrambled jets to monitor Russian warplanes flying near its airspace, as confirmed by the Japanese government.
- Russia's Defence Ministry stated that its Tu-95 bombers were conducting a routine patrol flight over neutral waters.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed that Russia's military activities pose a serious concern.
- Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi noted that Russia conducts daily military operations around Japan while invading Ukraine.
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Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near its coast
Japan's fighter jets were scrambled on Friday to track Russian warplanes, including nuclear-capable bombers, near its airspace. This incident occurred as Japan's new prime minister pledged to boost the nation's defense. The military activities of Russia, China, and North Korea are a serious concern for Japan. Russian bombers were seen flying off Japan's west coast.
Japan has sent fighters to intercept and monitor a group of Russian aircraft, including bombers capable of transporting nuclear weapons, which have flown near its territory this Friday, according to the Japanese authorities. "Today, Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces fighters were deployed to intercept Russian bombers and fighter planes that flew into the Japanese Sea," said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. "The aircraft identified were…
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Japan scrambles jets after nuclear-capable Russian bombers fly nearby
TOKYO: Japan said it scrambled jets on Friday (Oct 24) to monitor Russian warplanes, including strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which had flown along the edge of Japanese airspace up its coast.Russia's Defence Ministry, in a statement reported by state-owned RIA news agency, confirmed th
Japanese aircraft escorted Russian Su-35 and Tu-95
Russian Tu-95 bombers, accompanied by Su-35 fighters, violated Japanese airspace. The Defense Minister commented on the incident and Prime Minister Takaichi indicated new defense investments.
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