<p>Japan on Friday (August 18) scrambled its fighter jets after two Russian&nbsp;IL-38 information-gathering aircraft were spotted flying near its maritime border in the Sea of Japan, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>Russia and China are holding a joint naval exercise in the East China Sea. “Russian and Chinese navy ships have been jointly patrolling the Pacific Ocean and holding naval exercises in the East China Sea,” the Russian Defence Ministry said.</p>

<p>"In the East China Sea, an exercise was conducted to replenish ships with water and fuel supplies from support vessels," the ministry said.</p>

<p>"A detachment of ships of the Russian Navy and the PLA Navy is currently operating in the waters of the East China Sea and has covered more than 6,400 nautical miles since the beginning of the patrol," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Anti-submarine exercises conducted</strong></h2>

<p>The Russian defence ministry also said that the two nations conducted anti-submarine exercises. The two navies “repelled a simulated enemy air raid, conducted rescue training at sea and practised helicopter takeoffs and landings on the decks of warships,” read the statement.</p>

<p>Earlier, Japan spotted Russian and Chinese naval ships faring in the proximity of the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako on Thursday (August 17).</p>

<h2><strong>Recent activities near Japanese islands</strong></h2>

<p>A total of six Chinese ships, including missile destroyers, and five Russian vessels, some of which were destroyers, traversed between Japan's Okinawa Island and Miyako Island before proceeding towards the East China Sea on Thursday, according to the Japanese defence ministry.</p>

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<p>This occurred just a day before Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s scheduled summit with counterparts from South Korea and the United States to address escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>However, the ships did not violate Japan's territorial waters.</p>

<h2><strong>Japan-Russia ties</strong></h2>

<p>Japan's relationship with Russia has soured since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine which commenced 18 months ago. Tokyo, in alignment with its Western allies, has imposed sanctions on Moscow and committed substantial humanitarian aid to Kyiv.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Millions in Japan told to take immediate cover</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, China has strengthened its political and economic ties with Russia, while asserting its stance as a neutral party in the conflict and an advocate for peace.</p>

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Japan on Friday (August 18) scrambled its fighter jets after two Russian IL-38 information-gathering aircraft were spotted flying near its maritime border in the Sea of Japan, Reuters reported.

Japan on Friday (August 18) scrambled its fighter jets after two Russian IL-38 information-gathering aircraft were spotted flying near its maritime border in the Sea of Japan, Reuters reported. Russia and China are holding a joint naval exercise in the East China Sea. “Russian and Chinese navy ships have been jointly patrolling the Pacific Ocean and holding naval exercises in the East China Sea,” the Russian Defence Ministry said. "In the East China Sea, an exercise was conducted to replenish ships with water and fuel supplies from support vessels," the ministry said. "A detachment of ships of the Russian Navy and the PLA Navy is currently operating in the waters of the East China Sea and has covered more than 6,400 nautical miles since the beginning of the patrol," it added. Anti-submarine exercises conducted The Russian defence ministry also said that the two nations conducted anti-submarine exercises. The two navies “repelled a simulated enemy air raid, conducted rescue training at sea and practised helicopter takeoffs and landings on the decks of warships,” read the statement. Earlier, Japan spotted Russian and Chinese naval ships faring in the proximity of the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako on Thursday (August 17). Recent activities near Japanese islands A total of six Chinese ships, including missile destroyers, and five Russian vessels, some of which were destroyers, traversed between Japan's Okinawa Island and Miyako Island before proceeding towards the East China Sea on Thursday, according to the Japanese defence ministry. Also read: US, Japan all set to develop hypersonic missile interceptor: Report This occurred just a day before Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s scheduled summit with counterparts from South Korea and the United States to address escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. However, the ships did not violate Japan's territorial waters. Japan-Russia ties Japan's relationship with Russia has soured since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine which commenced 18 months ago. Tokyo, in alignment with its Western allies, has imposed sanctions on Moscow and committed substantial humanitarian aid to Kyiv. Watch: Gravitas: Millions in Japan told to take immediate cover × Meanwhile, China has strengthened its political and economic ties with Russia, while asserting its stance as a neutral party in the conflict and an advocate for peace. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Japan scrambles fighter jets after two Russian aircraft fly near Sea of Japan

<p>According to reports, Japan scrambled fighter jets 1,004 times last year against approaching aircraft.</p>

<p>Japan's defence ministry said the heightened air activity was due to China's reported incursions. The ministry informed the Japanese jets were scambled on 725 occasions a year earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan scrambled its jets 722 times against incoming Chinese aircraft up from 458 a year earlier. The Japanese defence minister said China had "rapidly developed unmanned aircraft".</p>

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<p>Russia was ranked second in air incursions into Japan with Japanese jets being scrambled 266 times to thwart the aggressive threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan's defence&nbsp;minister Nobuo Kishi said that&nbsp;"intensified activities" by Chinese jets were mainly for "intelligence gathering" which had become "diversified and sophisticated." The minister added Russia maintained its activities&nbsp;despite the Ukraine war which is currently underway.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Japan's Southwestern Air Defense Force which controls the Okinawa prefecture was involved 652 times during the Chinese air incursions in 2021. The air defence zone also overseas the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.</p>

<p>The ministry informed that China Coast Guard ships have also repeatedly intruded into its territorial waters along Senkakus which China calls Diaoyu.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-youtubers-in-japan-make-nowar-plea-467142">Also Read:&nbsp;Ukrainian YouTubers in Japan make #NoWar plea</a></p>

<p>The Japanese ministry confirmed that Chinese and Russian bombers had conducted joint flights over the Sea of Japan in November including in the East China Sea and the Pacific.</p>

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According to reports, Japan scrambled fighter jets 1,004 times last year against approaching aircraft. Japan's defence ministry said the heightened air activity was due to China's reported incursions.

According to reports, Japan scrambled fighter jets 1,004 times last year against approaching aircraft. Japan's defence ministry said the heightened air activity was due to China's reported incursions. The ministry informed the Japanese jets were scambled on 725 occasions a year earlier. Japan scrambled its jets 722 times against incoming Chinese aircraft up from 458 a year earlier. The Japanese defence minister said China had "rapidly developed unmanned aircraft". Also Read: Tensions in Koreas as US, Japan navies carry out drills in region Russia was ranked second in air incursions into Japan with Japanese jets being scrambled 266 times to thwart the aggressive threat. Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that "intensified activities" by Chinese jets were mainly for "intelligence gathering" which had become "diversified and sophisticated." The minister added Russia maintained its activities despite the Ukraine war which is currently underway. Watch: US, Japan strengthen defence ties, deal to counter hypersonic threats Japan's Southwestern Air Defense Force which controls the Okinawa prefecture was involved 652 times during the Chinese air incursions in 2021. The air defence zone also overseas the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The ministry informed that China Coast Guard ships have also repeatedly intruded into its territorial waters along Senkakus which China calls Diaoyu. Also Read: Ukrainian YouTubers in Japan make #NoWar plea The Japanese ministry confirmed that Chinese and Russian bombers had conducted joint flights over the Sea of Japan in November including in the East China Sea and the Pacific. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Japan scrambles fighter jets after two Russian aircraft fly near Sea of Japan

Japan scrambled jets over 1,000 times amid Chinese, Russian air activity