Russian planes entered South Korea's defense zone, raising concerns

Russian military planes entered South Korea's air defense identification zone on Saturday but did not breach its airspace. This incident raised security concerns, following similar occurrences involving Russian and Chinese aircraft since 2019 during joint drills. South Korea and the U.S. have accused North Korea of sending troops to support Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This development highlights the increasing military cooperation among these nations amid rising tensions in the region. In related news, Russia has regained control of the strategic town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, previously held by Ukrainian forces. This recapture has not been officially acknowledged by Ukraine, which had aimed to stretch Russian resources thin.