MOSCOW, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Two Russian strategic bombers conducted an air patrol over the Sea of Japan, local news reported Wednesday, quoting the Russian Defense Ministry.

Two Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted the patrol over the Sea of Japan and the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the ministry said.

They were escorted by Japanese F-4, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, it said.

The operation was carried out in accordance with international regulations on the use of airspace over neutral waters, it added.