The aircraft flew only above neutral waters, according to the Russian military. The Russian military said the bombers were refuelled by Il-78 aircraft over the Pacific ocean on their way to Indonesia. “The [Australian Defence Force] maintains appropriate levels of readiness and posture to respond to evolving circumstances,” the spokesman said. The shipment was followed by Russian military personnel, who were to train the Fijians in the use of the weapons. She made no other comment on the response of the Australian defence force.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2017 02:38 UTC