Russia Submarine Fires Cruise Missiles 1,200km Away — SkimNews
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- Russia's Pacific Fleet test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, with Moscow reporting a successful strike on a target 1,200km away, according to a 15 Oct 2026 report.
- Japan protested Russian military exercises near the disputed Kuril Islands in August, and the latest Pacific missile drills come amid continuing bilateral tensions over the contested territory.
Why it matters: Russia showcased a nuclear-submarine cruise missile striking targets 1,200km away, underscoring long-range strike capacity in the Pacific. The drill follows Japan's August protest of earlier Russian exercises near the disputed Kuril Islands, keeping the territorial standoff active.
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