Russian missile troops conducted drills on a disputed island claimed by both Japan and Russia. The four islands, known as the Kurils in Russia and the Northern Territories in Japan, have been under Moscow's control since the end of World War Two. The dispute over the islands has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. Russia has also expressed concerns about the growing military alliance between the United States and Japan, which it sees as an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement with Tokyo. This event took place on 08/01/2024 at the following location: Kuril Islands, Russia.
Incident Type: Other
Event Type: Military Exercise
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Reuters
