Russian Ministry of Defense Releases Video of 'KADIZ Entry' with China... "Second Joint Exercise with China"

[Image source=Russian Ministry of Defense website]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] On the 22nd (local time), the Russian Ministry of Defense released footage of joint aerial exercises conducted with the Chinese military after entering the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ) area. The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized that they did not violate any foreign airspace and complied with international law.

Through its website on the same day, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the air forces of China and Russia conducted their second joint strategic long-range bomber exercise in the Asia-Pacific region, releasing videos and photos of the training. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, four Chinese H-6 bombers and two Russian Tu-95 bombers participated in this exercise.

The 1 minute and 36 seconds video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows a Tu-95 bomber taking off at dawn from a Russian military airbase, followed by fighter jets escorting the bomber after takeoff.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stressed that the exercise was aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation between the two forces and contributing to global strategic stability, clarifying that it was not targeted at any third country. They also emphasized that no foreign airspace was violated.

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