@mentalupgrade6: #China #Russia #Japan Japan has scrambled fighter aircraft after Chinese and Russian intelligence planes conducted five flights near the country between October 20 and 23. The activity involved three Chinese Y-9 aircraft and two Russian Il-20 reconnaissance planes, according to Japan's Joint Staff. The missions coincided with Keen Sword 2027, a major Japan-US military exercise running until October 29. With thousands of troops, hundreds of aircraft and dozens of vessels involved, the developments highlight heightened military activity across the Indo-Pacific. No Japanese airspace violations were reported. #China #Russia