<p>South Korea held a joint aerial exercise with Japan and the United States on Sunday (October 22) said South Korean military. The air drill has marked first such collaboration between the three countries. The drill was aimed at expanding the countries' response capabilities against threat posed by North Korea, said South Korean air force in a statement.</p>

<p>The drill involved a US B-52 bomber along with fighter jets of the three countries.</p>

<p>The US bomber landed at South Korean airbase on Tuesday following a flyover at country's largest defence exhibition. B-52 bombers fly at sub-sonic speed but can travel more than 8800 miles without any need of refuelling. The bomber can reach an altitude of 50,000 feet.</p>

<p>The South Korean Air Force said that the trilateral exercise took place south of the Korean peninsula where South Korea and Japan's Air Defence Identification Zones overlap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea considers all such exercises as rehearsals for an invasion against it and repeatedly warns of "overwhelming" action in response.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | South Korea's military technology on display, KF-21 Boramae fighter jet makes its debut.</strong></p>

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<p>North Korea baulks at Washington's deployment of long-range military assets and in 2017 threatened to "shoot down" US strategic bombers even outside North Korean airspace.</p>

<p>The B-52 bomber's arrival came on the heels of a port call by USA's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. This elicited angry reactions from Pyongyang.</p>

<p>The bomber also landed ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's two-day visit to Pyongyang, as the UN-sanctioned neighbours and historic allies tighten ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leaders of Japan, South Korea and the United States agreed to carry out annual, multi-domain, trilateral exercises earlier this year. At the Camp David summit in August, the three countries also agreed to set up a hotline for crisis communication.</p>

<p>The aerial drills are the latest effort by the US and its allies in Asia to firm up ties in the face of tensions with North Korea and rising Chinese influence in the region.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-slams-us-aircraft-carrier-visit-to-south-korean-port-calls-it-undisguised-provocation-646177">North Korea slams US aircraft carrier visit to South Korean port, calls it 'undisguised provocation'</a></strong></p>

<p>Sunday also saw a joint anti-submarine exercise called Silent Shark, said South Korean navy.</p>

<p>It is believed that Russia is interested in buying North Korean ammunition. North Korea wants Russia help to develop its missile programme which often draws flak from the West, particularly the US.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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South Korea held a joint aerial exercise with Japan and the United States on Sunday (October 22) said South Korean military. The air drill has marked first such collaboration between the three countries.

South Korea held a joint aerial exercise with Japan and the United States on Sunday (October 22) said South Korean military. The air drill has marked first such collaboration between the three countries. The drill was aimed at expanding the countries' response capabilities against threat posed by North Korea, said South Korean air force in a statement. The drill involved a US B-52 bomber along with fighter jets of the three countries. The US bomber landed at South Korean airbase on Tuesday following a flyover at country's largest defence exhibition. B-52 bombers fly at sub-sonic speed but can travel more than 8800 miles without any need of refuelling. The bomber can reach an altitude of 50,000 feet. The South Korean Air Force said that the trilateral exercise took place south of the Korean peninsula where South Korea and Japan's Air Defence Identification Zones overlap. North Korea considers all such exercises as rehearsals for an invasion against it and repeatedly warns of "overwhelming" action in response. Watch | South Korea's military technology on display, KF-21 Boramae fighter jet makes its debut. × North Korea baulks at Washington's deployment of long-range military assets and in 2017 threatened to "shoot down" US strategic bombers even outside North Korean airspace. The B-52 bomber's arrival came on the heels of a port call by USA's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. This elicited angry reactions from Pyongyang. The bomber also landed ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's two-day visit to Pyongyang, as the UN-sanctioned neighbours and historic allies tighten ties. Leaders of Japan, South Korea and the United States agreed to carry out annual, multi-domain, trilateral exercises earlier this year. At the Camp David summit in August, the three countries also agreed to set up a hotline for crisis communication. The aerial drills are the latest effort by the US and its allies in Asia to firm up ties in the face of tensions with North Korea and rising Chinese influence in the region. Also Read | North Korea slams US aircraft carrier visit to South Korean port, calls it 'undisguised provocation' Sunday also saw a joint anti-submarine exercise called Silent Shark, said South Korean navy. It is believed that Russia is interested in buying North Korean ammunition. North Korea wants Russia help to develop its missile programme which often draws flak from the West, particularly the US. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Russia and Belarus began their "defensive"&nbsp;joint air drills on Monday, leaving Kyiv and the West concerned that this could lead to the launch of a new attack on Ukraine. One of the only countries that have resolutely supported Russia throughout the conflict, Belarus, allowed Moscow's military to begin their invasion from the country in February.</p>

<p>The air force drills, according to Belarus's defence ministry, will feature combined "tactical" flights from all of the country's airfields. Minska stated that the drills will aim at&nbsp;fortifying the defence. According to Pavel Muraveyko, first deputy state secretary of the Belarusian Security Council, "the exercise is purely defensive in nature," based on a message on the Telegram app of the Belarusian Defence Ministry, Al Jazeera reported.</p>

<p>The drills “will concentrate mainly on patrolling [and] supplies during operations,” as per Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem. “They have been described as defensive drills, not offensive ones, so this is generally the perspective that’s being discussed whenever this issue of the drills is being spoken about. But there are many concerns with the role Belarus is playing with respect to the war [and] whether this is going to have an impact,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionnews.com/world/ukraine-insists-western-nations-to-speed-up-weapon-supplies-to-combat-russian-attacks-553307" hreflang="en">Ukraine insists western nations should 'speed up' weapon supplies to combat Russian attacks</a></strong></p>

<p>As Ukraine’s Dnipro is still reeling under Russia’s Saturday deadly missile attack, the death toll is rising with&nbsp;dozens unaccounted for. The strike in Dnipro is believed to be one of the deadliest civilian incidents of Moscow's three-month missile-firing campaign against cities far from the front, Reuters reported. A Russian Kh-22 missile from the Soviet era struck Dnipro, according to Ukraine, Baltic News Network (BNN) reported. These missiles are meant to destroy warships, but the Ukrainian Air Force lacks the equipment to intercept them.</p>

<p>Ukraine claims that the widespread civilian killings, which it calls acts of terrorism, show why the war-torn country needs more advanced&nbsp;weapons to drive back Russian soldiers. Russia, however, denied intentionally targeting civilians.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionnews.com/videos/russia-and-belarus-hold-joint-military-drill-553302" hreflang="en">Russia and Belarus hold joint military drill</a></strong></p>

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<p>In the aftermath of the attack on Saturday in the central city of Dnipro, authorities said there was little possibility of rescuing more survivors, but President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged&nbsp;to continue the rescue&nbsp;"as long as there is even the slightest chance to save lives."</p>

<p>Following the Dnipro incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to bolster military supplies to Ukraine to put an end to Russian terrorism and attacks on civilian targets. The transfer of the needed&nbsp;military equipment to Ukraine has now been agreed upon by the Western countries. The United Kingdom added its offer to that of Poland and France on Saturday, saying it will deliver 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to combat Russian forces.</p>

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Russia and Belarus began their "defensive" joint air drills on Monday, leaving Kyiv and the West concerned that this could lead to the launch of a new attack on Ukraine.

Russia and Belarus began their "defensive" joint air drills on Monday, leaving Kyiv and the West concerned that this could lead to the launch of a new attack on Ukraine. One of the only countries that have resolutely supported Russia throughout the conflict, Belarus, allowed Moscow's military to begin their invasion from the country in February. The air force drills, according to Belarus's defence ministry, will feature combined "tactical" flights from all of the country's airfields. Minska stated that the drills will aim at fortifying the defence. According to Pavel Muraveyko, first deputy state secretary of the Belarusian Security Council, "the exercise is purely defensive in nature," based on a message on the Telegram app of the Belarusian Defence Ministry, Al Jazeera reported. The drills “will concentrate mainly on patrolling [and] supplies during operations,” as per Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem. “They have been described as defensive drills, not offensive ones, so this is generally the perspective that’s being discussed whenever this issue of the drills is being spoken about. But there are many concerns with the role Belarus is playing with respect to the war [and] whether this is going to have an impact,” he added. Also Read | Ukraine insists western nations should 'speed up' weapon supplies to combat Russian attacks As Ukraine’s Dnipro is still reeling under Russia’s Saturday deadly missile attack, the death toll is rising with dozens unaccounted for. The strike in Dnipro is believed to be one of the deadliest civilian incidents of Moscow's three-month missile-firing campaign against cities far from the front, Reuters reported. A Russian Kh-22 missile from the Soviet era struck Dnipro, according to Ukraine, Baltic News Network (BNN) reported. These missiles are meant to destroy warships, but the Ukrainian Air Force lacks the equipment to intercept them. Ukraine claims that the widespread civilian killings, which it calls acts of terrorism, show why the war-torn country needs more advanced weapons to drive back Russian soldiers. Russia, however, denied intentionally targeting civilians. Watch | Russia and Belarus hold joint military drill In the aftermath of the attack on Saturday in the central city of Dnipro, authorities said there was little possibility of rescuing more survivors, but President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged to continue the rescue "as long as there is even the slightest chance to save lives." Following the Dnipro incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to bolster military supplies to Ukraine to put an end to Russian terrorism and attacks on civilian targets. The transfer of the needed military equipment to Ukraine has now been agreed upon by the Western countries. The United Kingdom added its offer to that of Poland and France on Saturday, saying it will deliver 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to combat Russian forces. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

War in Ukraine: Russia, Belarus conduct ‘defensive’ air drills

South Korea and the United States conducted a joint air drill on Friday in response to North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launched hours before the drill.

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