Japan Scrambles Jets in Response to Russian Military Planes

Japan’s defense ministry reported on Thursday that they scrambled jet fighters after spotting Russian military planes over the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The planes were identified as “information-gathering” aircraft.

This move by the Russian military has raised tensions between the two countries. Japan’s quick response to scramble their jets shows their readiness to protect their airspace.

Tensions Rise as Russian Military Planes are Spotted over the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan

It is not yet clear what information the Russian planes were gathering or what their intentions were. However, this incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations.