Russia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan

Russia’s Defence Ministry mentioned the train passed off in Peter The Great Bay within the Sea of Japan however didn’t give extra exact coordinates.

Moscow ,UPDATED: Mar 28, 2023 09:59 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP/File)

By Associated Press: Russia’s Defense Ministry says Moscow has test-fired anti-ship missiles within the Sea of Japan.

The ministry mentioned Tuesday that two boats launched a simulated missile assault on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometres (60 miles) away. The ministry mentioned the goal was efficiently hit by two Moskit cruise missiles.

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The Moskit, whose NATO reporting title is the SS-N-22 Sunburn, is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile that has typical and nuclear warhead capability.

It mentioned the train passed off in Peter The Great Bay within the Sea of Japan however didn’t give extra exact coordinates.

Japan’s Defense Ministry had no speedy response. The US Navy’s seventh Fleet didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.

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Mar 28, 2023