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Australian Helicopter Dodges Chinese Jet Flares in Yellow Sea During UN Mission

May 6, 2024, 09:44 AM

A Chinese J-10 fighter jet fired flares about 300 meters in front and 60 meters above an Australian Navy Seahawk helicopter, forcing the pilot to take evasive action. The incident occurred near the HMAS Hobart in international waters in the Yellow Sea during a UN mission to enforce sanctions against North Korea. Australia has protested to Beijing, describing the maneuver as 'unsafe and unprofessional.' The Australian Defence Minister announced plans to discuss the incident directly with his Chinese counterpart to address the escalating tensions.