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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The official Twitter handle of the Russian defence ministry released a video of a fighter jet claiming that the pilot of the Sukhoi Su-25 (NATO reporting name: Frogfoot) attack aircraft managed to land the plane after being hit by a Ukrainian MANPADS missile. The video posted by Russian MOD shows the aircraft with damages apparently caused by a MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense System). The aircraft can be seen hit on the rear right-hand side of the fuselage and the video shows the jet being towed. ALSO READ | Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to a fight for Ukraine and he is 'absolutely serious' Russian state-owned Zvezda posted on Telegram, "While performing a combat mission in Ukraine, the Su-25 was hit by a missile fired from the ground by their military." DefenseWorld.net reported that the Su-25 was flying with another jet. Meanwhile, reports have stated that at least six Su-25s have been confirmed lost in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24. The report shows two crucial sides; one is the threat caused by MANPADS operated by the Ukrainian forces to all Russian aircraft operating at medium and low altitudes, and the second is the damage tolerance of the Su-25. ALSO READ | 'Economic suppression of Ukraine is one of the war's goals': Zelensky orders taxes eased to restore businesses Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Watch the video here: Летчик штурмовика Су-25 сумел посадить самолет после попадания в него ракеты ПЗРК ➡️ https://t.co/8MweSkywcn pic.twitter.com/jL0E7HCqud — Минобороны России (@mod_russia) March 14, 2022 × While uploading the video on YouTube, the defence ministry detailed the incident in Russian, which can be loosely translated in English as: "While performing a combat mission in the zone of a special military operation, the Su-25 attack aircraft, which is second in the pair, was hit by a missile from a man-portable air defense system fired from the ground by a serviceman of the armed forces of Ukraine. The pilot of the damaged aircraft, assessing the situation, decided to turn off the damaged engine and not leave the aircraft. The pilot of the leading (first) plane, Lt. Col. Denis Litvinov, realizing that the comrade's plane could not withstand a second missile hit, covered it with his own plane." "The pilot of the second aircraft visually detected the launch of the second missile and, firing off flares, managed to divert the missile to the side." "During the landing approach, the pilot of the damaged Su-25 reported an avionics and control systems failure, but managed to land thanks to the assitance provided by the pilot covering him. The landing was uneventful. Thanks to the cold-blooded and skillful actions of the pilot Denis Litvinov, he managed to save the life of his friend and the combat aircraft."

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A day after Russian and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinas-new-carrier-rocket-long-march-8-makes-maiden-flight-351609">Chinese</a> jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party".

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"This mission is a project of the annual cooperation plan of the Chinese and Russian armed forces. It is not aimed at any third party," the Chinese foreign ministry said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-scrambles-jets-as-chinese-russian-aircraft-enter-airspace-351595">Also Read:&nbsp;South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter airspace</a>

South Korea had said on Tuesday that it scambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ).

According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space followed by 15 Russian aircraft.

However, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zao Lijian said: "During this operation, the Chinese and Russian military aircrafts strictly abided by relevant provisions of the international law, and did not enter the airspace of other countries."

The South Korean military said the Chinese military had informed about its planes carrying out routine training before it entered the KADIZ. The South Korean Air Force then launched its aircraft to take tactical measures.

China's Defence Ministry had said that H-6K bombers had taken part in the "joint patrol" with two Russian Tu-95 aircraft.&nbsp;

South Korean agencies said the country's foreign ministry had contacted Russia and China and warned them that a similar incident should not recur in the future.

A day after Russian and Chinese jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party".

A day after Russian and Chinese jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party". Watch: "This mission is a project of the annual cooperation plan of the Chinese and Russian armed forces. It is not aimed at any third party," the Chinese foreign ministry said. Also Read: South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter airspace South Korea had said on Tuesday that it scambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ). According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space followed by 15 Russian aircraft. However, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zao Lijian said: "During this operation, the Chinese and Russian military aircrafts strictly abided by relevant provisions of the international law, and did not enter the airspace of other countries." The South Korean military said the Chinese military had informed about its planes carrying out routine training before it entered the KADIZ. The South Korean Air Force then launched its aircraft to take tactical measures. China's Defence Ministry had said that H-6K bombers had taken part in the "joint patrol" with two Russian Tu-95 aircraft. South Korean agencies said the country's foreign ministry had contacted Russia and China and warned them that a similar incident should not recur in the future.

South Korean air space violation: Military cooperation with Russia not aimed at any third party, says China

South Korea on Tuesday scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space.

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According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) followed by 15 Russian aircraft.

The South Korean military said: “This incident seems to be a joint military drill between China and Russia but it requires a further analysis."

Chinese jets have repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace amid tensions between the two countries. In September, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-launches-new-coast-guard-ships-to-bolster-defences-as-tensions-rise-with-china-349075">Taiwan's</a> Air Force scrambled fighters as Chinese jets entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) for four times in five days.

After the air intrusions, the Chinese foreign ministry had said that the so-called "mid-line" of the Strait does not exist", while adding, "Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory."

Last week the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-announces-another-arms-sale-to-taiwan-china-threatens-countermeasures-348352">Taiwan</a> government had deployed its Navy and Air Force as a Chinese carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the Shandong aircraft carrier which was recently commissioned by the Chinese defence forces accompanied by four warships.&nbsp;

The Taiwan government had said that six warships and eight Air Force aircraft were sent to monitor the Chinese activity.

Tensions between Taiwan and China have been escalating for the past two months as reports said China had deployed its most advanced hypersonic missile DF-17 to the area.

South Korea on Tuesday scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space. Watch: According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) followed by 15 Russian aircraft.

South Korea on Tuesday scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space. Watch: According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) followed by 15 Russian aircraft. The South Korean military said: “This incident seems to be a joint military drill between China and Russia but it requires a further analysis." Chinese jets have repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace amid tensions between the two countries. In September, Taiwan's Air Force scrambled fighters as Chinese jets entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) for four times in five days. After the air intrusions, the Chinese foreign ministry had said that the so-called "mid-line" of the Strait does not exist", while adding, "Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory." Last week the Taiwan government had deployed its Navy and Air Force as a Chinese carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the Shandong aircraft carrier which was recently commissioned by the Chinese defence forces accompanied by four warships. The Taiwan government had said that six warships and eight Air Force aircraft were sent to monitor the Chinese activity. Tensions between Taiwan and China have been escalating for the past two months as reports said China had deployed its most advanced hypersonic missile DF-17 to the area.

South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter airspace