Overview
The recent joint patrol by Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska, Chinese freedom of navigation operations (FONOPS) in the Bering Sea, and Belarusian collaboration with China highlight an escalation in military activities by China in the Arctic region. This briefing explores the implications of these developments, emphasizing the strategic interests of China in the Arctic and the potential impact on geopolitics and global trade.
Key Details of Recent Military Operations
Joint Bomber Patrol:
Date: July 24, 2024
Participants: Two Russian TU-95MS "Bear" strategic missile carriers and two Chinese Xian H-6 strategic bombers conducted the patrol. The mission included flights over the Chukchi and Bering seas and the North Pacific Ocean, near Alaska (NBC News, 2024).
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