Russian Bombers Fly over Sea of Japan

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Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)--Russia's Defense Ministry has said that Tu-95 strategic bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces flew over international waters in the Sea of Japan for more than 11 hours.

The ministry said Tuesday that the flight was a planned mission and that the nuclear-capable bombers were escorted by Su-35 fighter jets and others.

All flights are conducted in strict compliance with international rules, it said.

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