South Korea reported that nine Russian and Chinese military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) east and south of the country.The planes, detected around 10 a.m. local time, maneuvered for about an hour before departing, with officials stating early detection prevented airspace violations and Japan also scrambling fighter jets.Japanese Defence Minister
Shinjiro Koizumi called these operations a "show of force against our nation," with regional tensions heightened by military alliances,
China's increased support for
North Korea, and earlier advice from
Donald Trump to
Japan.