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South Korea Scrambles Fighters Amid China-Russia Air Incursion

12/10/2025

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On December 9, 2025, South Korea deployed fighter jets after seven Russian and two Chinese planes entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone around 10 a.m. local time.
The planes did not breach airspace and left the zone after about one hour.
The incident follows incursions since 2019 and China-Russia joint exercises in the area.
The military's response reflects ongoing tensions, as China and Russia are allies of North Korea.

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Story summary

On December 9, 2025, South Korea deployed fighter jets after seven Russian and two Chinese planes entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone around 10 a.m. local time.
The planes did not breach airspace and left the zone after about one hour.
The incident follows incursions since 2019 and China-Russia joint exercises in the area.
The military's response reflects ongoing tensions, as China and Russia are allies of North Korea.