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Canadian patrol tracks North Korean ships amid Chinese jet interceptions

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A Royal Canadian Air Force crew flying over the East China Sea is tracking North Korean vessels accused of violating U.N. sanctions — while facing aggressive encounters from Chinese fighter jets.

Breakdown
  • A Canadian patrol aircraft searched for North Korean vessels violating UN sanctions in the East China Sea. 14s
  • The mission operated in international airspace near Chinese territory, leading to Chinese military attention. 43s
  • Chinese fighter jets intercepted the Canadian aircraft twice, flying as close as 200 feet. 1m 34s
  • The Canadian crew maintained professionalism and safety throughout the encounters. 1m 26s
  • The mission concluded after nine hours of intelligence gathering under challenging conditions. 1m 56s
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