Chinese and Russian aircraft entered the South Korean identification zone of air defense (Kadiz) without prior notice. This was reported by Yonhap Agency with reference to the representative of the General Staff of the South Korean,
According to the official, five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered the Kadiz identification zone, which is located above the coast of the Japanese (East Sea) and waters off the southern coast of the country.
Aircraft did not violate the airspace of South Korea, in response to this step, “tactical“ measures ”were taken and fighters were raised,” the official said.
ADIZ identification zone, which has no definition in international law and is not controlled by any international body, is usually declared unilaterally countries. This rule does not apply to civilian aircraft, but military aircraft included in the identification zone receive a warning by evaluating a potential threat.