JAKARTA - The Chinese and Russian air forces conducted a joint patrol on Saturday. The two countries' aircraft flew over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and the western Pacific Ocean.
China Daily, quoted on Sunday, June 28, reported that the patrol was announced by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force or PLA Air Force.
In its brief statement, the PLA Air Force said the patrol showed the determination and ability of the two countries to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The activity was the 11th joint strategic air patrol between China and Russia.
From the video released by the PLA Air Force, a number of Chinese aircraft took part in the operation. Among them are the J-10C fighter jet, the Su-30MKK attack aircraft, the YY-20 refueling aircraft, the KJ-500A early warning and control aircraft, and the H-6K bomber.
The video also showed Russia's strategic bomber Tu-95 flying near the Chinese plane.
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