일본 자위대 전투기, 일본 영공을 침범한 러시아 초계기에 대해 플레어를 투하

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9월 23일 오후 홋카이도 레분섬 인근 일본 영공을 러시아의 Il-38 메이 초계기가 1분, 30초, 1분 등 각 3차례 침범함에 따라 공자대의 F-15 및 F-35가 이를 요격했고, 3번째 침범시에 경고 목적으로 플레어를 투하했다고 합니다. 영공 침범에 대한 경고 목적의 플레어 투하는 이번이 처음이었다고 합니다. Il-38이 해자대의 잠수함 탐지를 위해 소노부이를 투하한 것으로 알려졌다고 합니다. 

Japanese fighters use flares to intercept Russian aircraft (defence-blog.com)

Japanese fighters use flares to intercept Russian aircraft

NewsMaritime Security

ByDylan Malyasov

Sep 23, 2024

Modified date: Sep 23, 2024

Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced that a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace three times near Rebun Island, Hokkaido, on the afternoon of September 23.

The incursions prompted Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) to scramble fighter jets and issue radio warnings to the aircraft, marking a sharp escalation in Japan’s response to airspace violations.

The Russian aircraft, identified as an Il-38 maritime patrol plane, entered Japan’s airspace for one minute during the first violation, 30 seconds during the second, and one minute during the third. In response, Japan deployed F-15 and F-35 fighter jets, which issued multiple radio warnings. During the third incursion, the ASDF also deployed flares for the first time—devices designed to emit heat and light to serve as a warning signal.

“This is the first time Japan has used flares as part of its enforcement measures against airspace violations,” the Ministry of Defense stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Analysts pointed out that images of the Il-38 aircraft released by Japan suggest that the Russian patrol plane was conducting anti-submarine warfare activities. “The Il-38 was reportedly patrolling and deploying sonobuoys, and it may have detected a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) submarine,” one analyst commented, adding another layer of complexity to the incident.

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