Japan protests airspace ‘incursions’ by Russian military plane
Tokyo has lodged a protest with Moscow after a Russian military plane allegedly violated Japanese airspace three times off Hokkaido. This comes as Russia and China conduct joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan, raising regional tensions.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:23 | 23 September 2024
- Modified Date: 02:25 | 23 September 2024
Tokyo on Monday lodged a protest with Moscow after alleged violations of Japanese airspace by a Russian military plane.
A military plane violated Japanese airspace three times off the coast of Hokkaido island, the Tokyo-based Kyodo News Agency reported, citing government sources.
It added that Tokyo lodged a protest with Moscow over the alleged violations.
There was no immediate comment from the Russian side.
Notably, Russia and China on Saturday began their joint naval military exercise in the Sea of Japan.
The drill-Beibu/Interaction-2024-will last one week and the servicemen of the two countries will train in repelling an attack by a simulated enemy from the air, water and underwater environment, as well as maneuvering.