Russian military drills near Kuril Islands, North Korea increasing missile focus on Japan, and Chinese warships cruising near Oshima.
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What happened
Russian military drills near Kuril Islands, North Korea increasing missile focus on Japan, and Chinese warships cruising near Oshima.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Chinese destroyers crossed the Osumi Strait near Kyushu while Japan accelerates its military buildup to deter China.Sub-event
Multiple military escalations involving Russia and North Korea near the Kuril Islands.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kuril Islands
island chain located in Northeast Asia administered by Russia
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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Oshima
island in Imabari, Japan
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