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Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Conduct Air Patrols During Sudden Pacific Fleet Check

Since 14 April, Russia has been holding a surprise inspection of its Pacific Fleet.
Sputnik
Eight Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers have conducted planned patrol flights over the neutral waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan as part of a sudden inspection of the Pacific Fleet's combat readiness, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

"As part of a sudden inspection of the combat readiness of the Pacific Fleet, part of the Aerospace Forces and support units, eight Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers performed a combat training flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the northern part of the Sea of Japan," the ministry said in a statement.
Russia
Russian Pacific Fleet's Surprise Check to Have Special Features: Defence Minister

"Our environment is very turbulent in many areas, fraught with conflict situations, regional conflicts. We are all well aware of the geography of these regional conflicts. And that is what it was about," the Kremlin said on Monday.

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