Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands draw criticism from Japan.
Russia fired Bastion missiles near disputed Etorofu during Pacific Fleet drills involving a nuclear-powered submarine, a guided-missile cruiser, and 60 ships.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished00:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished00:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit”
Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit.
Key points
- Pacific Fleet conducted a missile test off the four disputed Northern Territories.
- Bastion system and Varyag cruiser participated, with targets at least 300km away.
- Testing followed Putin's August visit to Etorofu Island amid disputes.
- Japan protested, summoning its ambassador to Russia over the trip.
- Tensions remain high as Japan and allies sanction Moscow since 2022 invasion.
Other reports
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Russia Holds Rare Missile Test Near Islands Claimed by Japan”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan”
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Russia fired Bastion missiles near disputed Etorofu during Pacific Fleet drills involving a nuclear-powered submarine, a guided-missile cruiser, and 60 ships.