Russia strongly denies violating S. Korea’s airspace
  • 5 years ago
As a follow up to that report.
Russia's defense ministry claims their military aircraft did not violate any other countries' borders on Tuesday during their scheduled flight over South Korea's air defense identification zone.
It stressed the route was in accordance with international regulations and claimed South Korea's fighter jets did not fire any warning shots.
China's foreign ministry also insists South Korea's air defense identification zone or KADIZ is not territorial airspace and any country can enjoy freedom of movement in the area ,... reiterating their existing claim.
It added China and South Korea are 'good neighbors' and Seoul shouldn't use such strong accusations,... referring to South Korea's statement on the matter.
Japan's foreign minister also insisted Tokyo should respond to Russia's encroachment on what it claims is its airspace.
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