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Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, S.Korea military

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Posted on March 15, 2025

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SEOUL (Reuters) - Multiple Russian military planes entered South Korea's air defence zone on Saturday, South Korea's joint chiefs of staff said on Saturday. The Russian planes entered the Korean Air

Russian Military Planes Enter South Korean Defense Zone

SEOUL (Reuters) - Multiple Russian military planes entered South Korea's air defence zone on Saturday, South Korea's joint chiefs of staff said on Saturday.

The Russian planes entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone on the east coast off South Korea, and left the zone, the joint chiefs of staff said in a statement.

But they did not violate South Korea's airspace, the statement said.

(Reporting by Ju-min Park and Josh Smith; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian planes entered South Korea's air defense zone.
  • The incursion occurred on the east coast of South Korea.
  • South Korea's joint chiefs of staff reported the incident.
  • The planes did not violate South Korean airspace.
  • The event raised military alertness in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses Russian military planes entering South Korea's air defense identification zone without violating its airspace.
Did the Russian planes violate South Korean airspace?
No, the Russian planes did not violate South Korean airspace, according to the joint chiefs of staff.
What was the response from South Korea?
South Korea's joint chiefs of staff reported the incident, indicating heightened military alertness.

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