Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Russia’s Defense Ministry has said that Tu-95 strategic bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces flew over international waters in the Sea of Japan for more than 11 hours. The ministry said Tuesday that the flight was a planned mission and that the nuclear-capable bombers were escorted by Su-35 fighter jets and others. All flights are conducted in strict compliance with international rules, it said. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Russian Bombers Fly over Sea of Japan