South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian, Chinese Military Aircraft Entered Its KADIZ

China announced it carried out a joint bomber patrol with Russia following an American drill in Finland located near Russia, simulating the release of nuclear bombs.

SEOUL - The South Korean military said it scrambled fighter jets in response to five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft that had crossed over into its Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ).

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The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the aircraft entered its KADIZ and then exited from 9:35 a.m. (0035 GMT) to 1:53 p.m. The JCS added that although the aircraft crossed over into its KADIZ, it did not violate South Korean airspace.

The South Korean military said it "identified the aircraft before they entered KADIZ and deployed Air Force fighter jets to take tactical measures in preparation for any contingencies".

China said its forces were carrying out their "ninth joint strategic patrol" nuclear bomber exercise at the time of the KADIZ incursion. The patrol involved Russian and Chinese military aircraft operating between Japan and South Korea.

China Announces It Carried Out Joint Bomber Patrol With Russia Following American Drill In Finland Simulating Release Of Nuclear Bombs