Russia says its bombers intercepted over Japan during planned flyover: Ifax

Reuters

19 August, 2020, 05:25 pm

Last modified: 19 August, 2020, 05:28 pm

Russia says its bombers intercepted over Japan during planned flyover: Ifax

The ministry described the event as a planned military exercise

Reuters

19 August, 2020, 05:25 pm

Last modified: 19 August, 2020, 05:28 pm

Russia says its bombers intercepted over Japan during planned flyover: Ifax

Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept two Russian nuclear-capable bombers flying over the Sea of Japan and the Pacific, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying on Wednesday.

The ministry described the event as a planned military exercise.

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