South Korea Responds to Chinese and Russian Military Incursion

Nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on December 9, 2025, prompting a scramble of South Korean fighter jets. According to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace, but were detected and monitored throughout the incident. This incident is part of a recurring pattern of joint flights by China and Russia in the region, which has raised concerns about regional security. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.