Chinese and Russian Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Around Japan; Japanese Government Expresses "Grave Concern"
On June 27, 2026, Chinese and Russian bombers conducted a joint flight in the airspace around Japan. In response, the Japanese government conveyed its "grave concern" to both countries. This flight represents a significant development that cannot be ignored regarding Japan's national security.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Defense, the Chinese and Russian bombers flew together for an extended period over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. While they did not enter Japanese territorial airspace, Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets scrambled to monitor the situation nearby.
The Japanese government views the repeated occurrence of such joint flights around Japan with gravity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed strong concerns to China and Russia through diplomatic channels. Government officials believe this action may be intended to demonstrate military power toward Japan.
Currently, many unstable events are occurring globally, such as rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The Japanese government plans to continue carefully monitoring how the movements of neighboring countries might affect Japan's peace.