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.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan”
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands draw criticism from Japan.
Key points
- Russia’s Pacific fleet fired Bastion missiles near Etorofu, hitting targets about 300km away.
- Drills included a nuclear-powered submarine, a guided-missile cruiser, and 60 ships.
- Putin visited Etorofu last week, provoking Tokyo to summon ambassadors.
- Japan objects to increased military activity on the Four Northern Islands, aka Kuril Islands.
- Exercises began on August 4 and continue through August 29, with broad participation.
Other reports
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit”
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Russia Holds Rare Missile Test Near Islands Claimed by 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.