BREAKING NEWS – Two Chinese SU-30 Jets Intercept US WC-135 Plane in East China Sea
U.S. Military confirmed that two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 jets have conducted an unprofessional intercept of a US aircraft in the East China Sea. The military is alarmed when one of the Chinese jets came as close as 150ft (45m) to the US WC-135 plane and flew upside down above it.
The intercept, which took place on Wednesday, was deemed unprofessional “due to the manoeuvres by the Chinese pilot, as well as the speeds and proximity of both aircraft,” Air Force spokesman Lt Col Lori Hodge said.
“While we are still investigating the incident, initial reports from the U.S aircrew characterized the intercept as unprofessional. The issue is being addressed with China through appropriate diplomatic and military channels,” Hodge said.
The WC-135 has been regularly deployed on routine missions in Northeast Asia, according to the US official. The planes have been used in the past to gather evidence of possible nuclear tests by North Korea.