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Chinese fighter jet shot down nearly US
Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:20 am
Chinese fighter made an "unsafe" maneuver before a US spy plane over the Yellow Sea. This was announced by Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook, reports CNN.
The incident with the American Boeing RC-135 took place on September 15 about 80 miles (about 128 kilometers) to the east of the Chinese Shandong peninsula.
"One of the maneuvers carried out by the Chinese aircraft during interception, was perceived by the crew of RC-135 as unsafe. Now there is no indication that there was a likelihood of a collision, but the report indicates that the (Chinese) plane was piloted in unsafe mode, "- said Cook.
A Pentagon spokesman said that the incident continue to study intelligence.
In turn, the head of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, John McCain said the incident demonstrates China's willingness to continue the practice of aggressive behavior in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The incident with the American Boeing RC-135 took place on September 15 about 80 miles (about 128 kilometers) to the east of the Chinese Shandong peninsula.
"One of the maneuvers carried out by the Chinese aircraft during interception, was perceived by the crew of RC-135 as unsafe. Now there is no indication that there was a likelihood of a collision, but the report indicates that the (Chinese) plane was piloted in unsafe mode, "- said Cook.
A Pentagon spokesman said that the incident continue to study intelligence.
In turn, the head of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, John McCain said the incident demonstrates China's willingness to continue the practice of aggressive behavior in the Asia-Pacific region.
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