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South Korea scrambles fighters after Russian planes enter air defence zone
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On August 26, several Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea's air defence identification zone. In response, the South Korean armed forces scrambled fighter jets to ensure safety. This marks the second such incident in recent weeks.
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- August 26, 2026
- South Korea
- Russian military aircraft
- air defence identification zone
- second incident in recent weeks
South Korea · Russian military aircraft · Joint Chiefs of Staff · Air Force
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