According to a report from RIA Novosti dated October 22, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that two Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bombers conducted a flight in the Sea of Japan airspace for approximately 10 hours.
The Russian side stated that the mission was a routine flight over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan, with Su-30 fighter jets providing escort during the operation.
Officials emphasized that all flights conducted by Russian military aircraft complied strictly with international airspace usage regulations.