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MOSCOW, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Two Russian strategic bombers conducted an air patrol over the Sea of Japan, local news reported Wednesday, quoting the Russian Defense Ministry.
Two Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted the patrol over the Sea of Japan and the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the ministry said.
They were escorted by Japanese F-4, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, it said.
The operation was carried out in accordance with international regulations on the use of airspace over neutral waters, it added.
