Russia deploys anti-ship missiles on disputed isles off Hokkaido, Japan

Source: Japan Times

The Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet has deployed state-of-the-art anti-ship missile systems on two of the islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan, the fleet’s newspaper reported recently.

The Bastion missile system has been installed on Etorofu Island and the Bal system on Kunashiri Island, according to the report.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in March his country would deploy the surface-to-surface missiles systems on the islands before the end of the year.

The row over the four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty following World War II.

 

Read More:

Source Article from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blacklistednews/hKxa/~3/t7uNFNZgsCk/

Views: 0

You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Leave a Reply

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes