Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Missiles in the Sea of Japan

OAN Roy Francis
UPDATED 3:05 PM – Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Russia has successfully test-fired nuclear-capable anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan. The Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that two Russian boats hit a mock enemy warship about 60 miles away with two Moskit cruise missiles. The Moskit missile, also known as the SS-N-22 Sunburn by NATO, can achieve three times the speed of sound and has a range of up to 155 miles.

The missile was launched in the Peter the Great Gulf, near the Pacific Fleet headquarters at Fokino on the border with Japan. The exercise featured other warships and naval aircraft.

Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiki Isozaki confirmed that Russia’s military movements will be continuously monitored. However, Tokyo does not intend to lodge a protest to Russia over the exercise, since Peter the Great Bay is considered Russian coast and territory. An official from Japan’s Foreign Ministry, Tasuku Matsuki, stated that the country is keeping an eye on the situation and the increased Russian military activities.

Russia has previously warned of missile test drills in the area, but this time they gave no warning. The tests occurred as Japan, the United States, and the Philippines prepare for high-level ministerial talks on the subject of security matters.

Reports of the tests and increased military activities by Russia come as Japan, the United States, and the Philippines are preparing for high-level ministerial talks on security matters.

There has been no official statement from the US or Philippines government about the situation.

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