The Fujian aircraft carrier moves eastward, while the USS Roosevelt hastens its advance—the frontline is now active.

[Fujian Carrier Moving Eastward, USS Roosevelt Hurrying Forward]

Both the Chinese Fujian carrier and the U.S. Navy’s USS Roosevelt are currently in the South China Sea. Latest satellite imagery indicates the two carriers may be in close proximity. An Italian military analyst noted on social media that according to Sentinel-2 satellite images released on November 2, the Fujian carrier—located 110 kilometers southeast of Sanya Base in Hainan—is moving eastward directly toward the course of the USS Roosevelt. According to information published by the South China Sea Strategic Awareness Initiative, the USS Roosevelt was positioned in the central South China Sea on November 1, with its intended trajectory primarily toward the Strait of Malacca.

The exact distance between the two carriers remains unclear, but their concurrent presence in the region is expected to be brief, as the USS Roosevelt accelerates its movement amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The ultimate destination for the USS Roosevelt is the Middle East, where it is scheduled to relieve the USS Washington. Although the latter has not yet engaged in combat operations against Iran, it has been conducting routine escort missions in the Strait of Hormuz over recent months—a demanding and resource-intensive operation. Aircraft from the carrier have been routinely deployed daily to patrol airspace above the strait, providing continuous defense against potential attacks on oil tankers and commercial vessels. The high-frequency and intensive operational tempo inevitably imposes significant wear and tear on both aircraft and the carrier platform. With President Trump reportedly planning to resume hostilities with Iran following the midterm elections, the urgency for the USS Roosevelt’s deployment has increased. It is anticipated to transit through the Strait of Malacca within this week, proceeding urgently toward the Middle East.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1880832158936068/

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