Japan's Defense Ministry says 14 Russian naval vessels sailed through a strait between Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido and Sakhalin island.
The ministry said Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel confirmed four Russian warships in the Sea of Okhotsk, about 260 kilometers east-northeast of Cape Soya on Saturday.
Another convoy of 10 Russian vessels, including frigate and supply ships, was spotted about 80 kilometers east-northeast of the cape the following day.
Officials say all 14 vessels entered the Sea of Japan following their passage through the Soya Strait.
Ministry officials suspect the ships could be on their way to the Vostok military exercises. Russia's military announced that the quadrennial drills will kick off on August 30 in the country's Far East.
The ministry said Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel confirmed four Russian warships in the Sea of Okhotsk, about 260 kilometers east-northeast of Cape Soya on Saturday.
Another convoy of 10 Russian vessels, including frigate and supply ships, was spotted about 80 kilometers east-northeast of the cape the following day.
Officials say all 14 vessels entered the Sea of Japan following their passage through the Soya Strait.
Ministry officials suspect the ships could be on their way to the Vostok military exercises. Russia's military announced that the quadrennial drills will kick off on August 30 in the country's Far East.
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Summary
14 Russian naval vessels passed through the Soya Strait, located between Hokkaido, Japan and Sakhalin island. The Japanese Defense Ministry confirmed the presence of 4 warships in the Sea of Okhotsk on Saturday, followed by a convoy of 10 ships including frigate and supply ships the next day.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220823_08/
Date: Aug. 23, 2022
Created: 2022/08/23 12:24
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:11
Last Read: 2022/08/23 12:24