Russia-China Military Cooperation: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Near Japan Prompting International Concern

Dec 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers conducted a coordinated long-distance flight near Japan, prompting defensive responses from Japan and South Korea. The eight-hour operation, involving Tu-95 and H-6 bombers along with J-16 fighters, has escalated regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan, with the US affirming its unwavering commitment to Japanese security.