The US Air Force flew bombers in a training mission over the South China Sea where the Chinese government has built build man-made islands, some of which are equipped with military facilities. The pair of US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers' training exercise is part of what the US Air Force's program known as the 'Continuous Bomber Presence' in the region, according to CNN. 'Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions are intended to maintain the readiness of U.S. forces,' the Pacific Air Forces statement said, according to The Hill. The bombers took off from Andersen Air Force Base on the island of Guam according to a statement from US Pacific Air Forces, which oversees air operations in the region. Satellite imagery of the Fiery Cross Reef located in the South China Sea.

Source: Daily Mail April 28, 2018 13:24 UTC