Russia's Pacific Fleet conducts missile strikes in drill near Southern Kuril Islands

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2026.08.20 14:55 GMT+8

Russia's Pacific Fleet conducts missile strikes in drill near Southern Kuril Islands

Updated 2026.08.20 14:55 GMT+8

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, commander-in-chief of the Russian Armed Forces, takes part in the final stage of Pacific Fleet exercises aboard the Varyag missile cruiser on August 12, 2026. /VCG

Russia's Pacific Fleet conducted missile strikes against targets near the coast of the Southern Kuril Islands (known as the Northern Territories in Japan) during a planned military exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Russia's Pacific Fleet conducts missile strikes in drill near Southern Kuril Islands

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