Rare look inside mission tracking North Korean ships

Breakdown

• A Canadian CP-140 Aurora aircraft was deployed to track North Korean vessels suspected of illicit trade. 22s
• The mission, known as Operation Neon, took place in international airspace near Chinese territory. 36s
• Chinese fighter jets intercepted and closely shadowed the Canadian aircraft, at times coming within 200 feet. 1m 52s
• Despite the close encounters, the Canadian crew maintained professionalism and completed their mission. 1m 29s
• The operation highlighted the challenges of enforcing UN sanctions in contested regions. 2m 11s