The Russian defense ministry on Tuesday released footage of its navy firing cruise missiles during a drill that the Pacific Fleet conducted in the Sea of Japan.
It said two anti-ship Moskit cruise missiles were fired from two ships and successfully hit a mock enemy target about 100 kilometers away.
The ministry said the exercise was conducted safely, but it did not reveal exactly where the drill was carried out.
The footage shows the missiles spewing flames and flying at low altitudes.
It said two anti-ship Moskit cruise missiles were fired from two ships and successfully hit a mock enemy target about 100 kilometers away.
The ministry said the exercise was conducted safely, but it did not reveal exactly where the drill was carried out.
The footage shows the missiles spewing flames and flying at low altitudes.
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Russian Defense Ministry released video of navy firing Moskit cruise missiles during Pacific Fleet drill in the Sea of Japan, hitting a mock target 100km away. The exercise was conducted safely, though location remains undisclosed. Footage shows missiles emitting flames and flying at low
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230328_18/
Date: March 28, 2023
Created: 2023/03/29 07:08
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:43
Last Read: 2023/03/29 08:03