East China Sea

China and Russia Conduct Joint Bomber Patrol Over East China Sea Intercepted by US and Japanese Fighters

The sortie included J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers. Russia and China have conducted a large joint air patrol over the East China Sea, including fighters, strategic bombers, aerial tankers and other support aircraft. The action on 27 June has been confirmed by both Beijing and Moscow, with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…