Russian helicopter violates Japanese airspace

The Japanese Defense Ministry said Russia’s intensification of its activities in sea and airspace was a concern for Japan. (FILE/Shutterstock)

• Japan’s Joint Staff Office also announced on Twitter on March 1 that there was a risk of violation of Japanese airspace

DUBAI: The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that a Russian helicopter had violated Japan’s airspace in the northern part of the country.

On Twitter, the Defense Ministry said that Russia’s intensification of its activities in sea and airspace is a concern for Japan, especially with the recent violation of the Asian country’s airspace.

ロシアは２月以降、ウクライナ周辺における軍の動きと呼応する形で、オホーツク海等での演習等を通じ、東西に渡って活動し得る能力を誇示。今般の領空侵犯を含め、現下の情勢下において、我が国周辺海空域におけるロシアの活動の活発化は懸念すべきものであり、警戒監視に万全を期してまいります。 pic.twitter.com/QddrL47N1i

— 防衛省・自衛隊 (@ModJapan_jp) March 2, 2022

“We will take all possible precautions and surveillance,” the ministry said.

Japan’s Joint Staff Office also announced on Twitter on March 1 that there was a risk of violation of Japanese airspace, and a fighter plane from the Air Self Defense forces took emergency measures and responded.

昨日、太平洋において、領空侵犯のおそれがあったため、空自南西航空方面隊の戦闘機が緊急発進し、対応しました。防衛省・自衛隊は、引き続き、我が国の領域と国民の皆様の平和な暮らしを守るため、２４時間３６５日、対応に万全を期していきます。※写真はイメージ pic.twitter.com/nc6e9Cpcy8

— 防衛省統合幕僚監部 (@jointstaffpa) March 2, 2022

The Ministry of Defense said it will continue to take all possible measures “24 hours and 365 days of the year to protect the peaceful lives of Japan’s territory and its people.”

This story was first published on Arab News Japan