The flight of the American nuclear bomber in the middle of the tension with China
| A US strategic bomber flew over parts of the South China Sea on Tuesday, escorted by Philippine fighter jets. |
On Tuesday, the United States sent a strategic bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons, escorted by Philippine Air Force fighters, on a mission over the South China Sea.
According to the weekly newspaper “Newsweek”, the Philippine Air Force announced in a statement that three fighters of this country accompanied the “B-52” bomber
At the same time, senior US Air Force officials call China a serious threat.
China with all kinds of fighters, bombers and advanced drones is a major threat to the American Air Force. China considers most of the South China Sea as its independent territory based on historical rights. This waterway is strategic and rich in energy.
The Chinese military command announced in a statement: “The Philippines has invited foreign countries for joint air patrols in the region.”
The statement said that China’s front-line naval and air forces are closely monitoring the situation.
China has repeatedly protested the military activities of the United States and its allies in the region and asked the Philippines to return to bilateral talks.
On Friday, the US held a joint exercise with the Japanese Navy. Missile destroyer USS John Finn from the US 7th Fleet and 2 Japanese destroyers were present in this exercise.
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