China–Russia joint air patrol over the East China Sea includes J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 bombers as US/Japanese int

A Sino-Russian bomber patrol over the East China Sea involved J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers, with tankers and other support aircraft participating. US and Japanese fighters intercepted the formation, underscoring persistent maritime-air activity and regional response patterns.

Discovered 2026-06-29T10:25:56.872379-07:00 | 2026-06-29T10:25:56.872379-07:00

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