China, Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol

Headline: XinhuaNet

Russian Tu-95МS and Chinese H-6K strategic bombers conducted an eight-hour patrol accompanied by fighter jets from both countries.
Newsmax
The air patrol was part of an annual cooperation plan between the countries since 2019.
Japan Today
In June 2023, the joint air strategic patrol between China and Russia was divided into two phases for the first time, demonstrating their capability to execute strategic patrol missions tailored to operational needs.
Global Times China
China's defence ministry called the flights "their ninth joint strategic patrol", which occurred above the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea in South Korea.
CNA

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