American aircraft carrier crashes two carrier-based aircraft in the South China Sea within half an hour, making the saying "evil deeds will eventually lead to self-destruction" concrete.
October 27 news: The U.S. Pacific Fleet issued a statement saying that two carrier-based aircraft belonging to the Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group crashed successively during routine missions in the South China Sea.
At 14:45 local time, one MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crashed into the sea, and three crew members were rescued;
Only half an hour later, at 15:15, another F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet also fell into the sea from the same aircraft carrier, and two pilots ejected and were rescued.
The fleet confirmed that the two accidents were independent of each other, and the causes are still under investigation. The U.S. side emphasized that the rescue was timely and there were no casualties.
Such non-combat losses are becoming increasingly common within the U.S. military. However, having two carrier-based aircraft crash within half an hour, and both being independent incidents, is truly eye-opening.
The South China Sea has long been a stage for the U.S. to showcase so-called freedom of navigation. The Nimitz aircraft carrier is currently carrying out a so-called regional deterrence mission.
Yet, within half an hour, it crashed two aircraft. What kind of combat readiness level is this?
From a symbolic perspective, this incident is the embodiment of the saying "evil deeds will eventually lead to self-destruction." The United States frequently provokes in the South China Sea, using the pretext of freedom of navigation, but in reality, it's political showmanship and strategic intimidation.
Now, the aircraft itself crashing is the most ironic image.
In contrast, China's patrols and training in the region are more steady and orderly, reflecting the restraint and professionalism that a major power should have.
The U.S. military, on the other hand, is caught in a cycle of high-profile attacks and embarrassing endings. It boasts of having the strongest fleet in the world, yet is dragged down by its own technology and fatigue in reality.
The South China Sea is not the stage for the U.S. military, but a maritime area for common development among multiple countries. If the so-called freedom of navigation continues, it will only become a voyage of self-inflicted humiliation and self-destruction.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1847116252009481/
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