Russia conducts bombing exercises in the South Kuril Islands.

Source: Global Times
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According to a report from Japan on the 15th, Russia has informed the Japanese government that it will conduct bombing exercises on Iturup Island (referred to as Kunashir Island by Japan) in the Southern Kuril Islands (referred to as the Northern Territories by Japan) from the 13th to the 17th. The Japanese government lodged a protest through diplomatic channels on the 13th.

Due to the territorial dispute over the Southern Kuril Islands, Russia and Japan have not signed a peace treaty since the end of World War II. (Reported by Bai Chunyang from the General Station)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Conducting bombing exercises
Location
Iturup Island · Southern Kuril Islands
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
From 13th to 17th
Equipment
bombs
Summary

Russia conducted bombing exercises on Iturup Island in the Southern Kuril Islands from the 13th to the 17th. Japan protested these exercises through diplomatic channels, highlighting the ongoing territorial dispute over the islands since World War II.

Key Facts
  • Russia informed Japan about bombing exercises in the Southern Kuril Islands.
  • The exercises are scheduled from 13th to 17th.
  • Japan protested the exercises through diplomatic channels.
  • The territorial dispute over the Southern Kuril Islands remains unresolved since World War II.