Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russian and Chinese Forces Conduct Joint Aerial Patrols Near Territory

Dec 10, 2025 03:23 pm CST

Japanese defense forces mobilized jets in response to joint Russian-Chinese aerial patrols around Japanese territory, highlighting escalating regional tensions. The operation involved nuclear-capable bombers and fighter jets traversing international waters between Okinawa and Miyako islands, prompting Japan's Defense Minister to express serious security concerns amid deteriorating relations with Beijing.