S Korea, Japan scramble warplanes in response to Russia, China air patrol

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaDecember 10, 2025 at 04:03 AM

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On December 10, 2025, South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint air patrol conducted by Russian and Chinese military aircraft near their territories. Seven Russian and two Chinese planes entered South Korea's Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ), prompting Seoul to deploy tactical measures. The aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, remained in the KADIZ for approximately one hour. Japan also deployed military aircraft to enforce air defense measures, with the Japanese Minister of Defence reporting that Russian bombers and Chinese jets flew from the Sea of Japan, around Japan, accompanied by other aircraft. The joint exercise prompted heightened vigilance from both South Korea and Japan.

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Shinjiro Koizumi 40% China ×350% Russia ×260% Japan ×370% South Korea ×480%

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