【Japan is in shock, the first time China and Russia's strategic bombers fly together towards Tokyo】

On December 9, four Chinese and Russian bombers crossed the Miyako Strait into the Pacific, taking an unusual flight route towards Tokyo. Due to the involvement of the Chinese H-6K bomber, Japan has increased its alertness.

On December 13, the Yomiuri Shimbun quoted several Japanese government officials saying that the H-6K that flew on December 9 can launch a nuclear-tipped air-to-surface cruise missile, Changjian-20.

That day, two H-6Ks and two Russian Tu-95 bombers, along with escort fighters, passed through the area between Okinawa Island and Miyako Island, then turned northeast, flying along the direction of the Japanese archipelago to the Sea of Seto, and then returned, with the flight path including Tokyo and the U.S.-Japan base at Yokosuka.

The Japanese side said that this flight route overlapped with the activity route of the Liaoning aircraft carrier and the J-15 carrier-based aircraft on December 6, and on that day, the J-15 and Japan's "Hawk" fighter jets had a confrontation.

A Japanese Self-Defense Force official pointed out that in 2017, Chinese bombers also flew toward Tokyo, and this was the first time that Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew simultaneously toward Tokyo. In the past, Chinese military aircraft usually headed toward Guam after crossing the Miyako Strait. According to Japan's analysis, this flight might be intended to demonstrate China's ability to strike Tokyo. In addition, it is also a further response to Takahashi Hayato's remarks on Taiwan.

After the Chinese and Russian military aircraft left, the next day, the U.S. and Japan immediately took a countermeasure posture. Two U.S. B-52 strategic bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, conducted joint training with six Japanese fighter jets in the airspace over Japanese waters, trying to enhance deterrence.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851391185461450/

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