India  

China jet flies within 10ft of US bomber over SCS in near-collision

IndiaTimes Saturday, 28 October 2023
A Chinese fighter jet came dangerously close to an American B-52 bomber over the South China Sea, raising concerns about a potential collision. The US military stated that the Chinese pilot flew at an excessive speed, putting both aircraft at risk. China blamed the US, claiming that their presence in the region was a deliberate provocation. In response, US President Joe Biden warned that the US would defend its ally, the Philippines, if attacked.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: euronews (in English) - Published
News video: US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea 00:30

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the US military said, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.

You Might Like