Official statements from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China and Russia Conduct 9th Joint Strategic Air Patrol Over Sea of Japan with 11 Aircraft Amid South Korean Maneuvers on November 29

Nov 29, 2024, 05:24 AM

On November 29, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced that the air forces of China and Russia conducted their ninth joint strategic aerial patrol over the Sea of Japan. This operation was part of the annual cooperation plan between the two militaries. In response, South Korea reported conducting tactical maneuvers due to the incursion of 11 Chinese and Russian military aircraft into its air defense zone. The situation highlights ongoing military cooperation between China and Russia and the heightened tensions in the region, prompting South Korea to bolster its defensive measures.