China conducted a mine-laying exercise in the South China Sea

China has successfully conducted island-bombing and mine-laying exercises in the South China Sea using its advanced H-6J bomber, Chinese state-run Global Times reported.

Organized by a regiment based on Hainan Island, the drill involved the deployment of high-explosive aerial bombs and sea mines designed to destroy enemy ships and submarines. The exercises also reportedly demonstrated the aircraft’s traditional bombing capability and standoff strike competence.

H-6J bombers formed aerial formations and reached the designated area under harsh weather conditions. The aircraft first laid sea mines and dropped its bombs, successfully striking targets on the island.