The Ministry of Defense announced that seven Russian and Chinese naval vessels sailed around the Izu Islands from the 26th to the 27th.
It is believed that the ships of both countries are conducting joint patrols in the Pacific, and we are continuing to monitor and monitor them.
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the 26th, it was confirmed that three ships, including a missile destroyer of the Chinese Navy, passed between Sumisu Island and Torishima in the Izu Islands and were sailing westward in the Pacific Ocean.
Also, on the 27th, four ships, including a Russian navy frigate, are sailing westward in the Pacific Ocean after passing through the contiguous zone between Hachijojima and Mikurashima in the Izu Islands.
It is the first time that a Russian naval vessel has passed through this area.
Six of the seven ships were confirmed to have fired machine guns in the Sea of Japan earlier this month, and are believed to have taken part in a large-scale Russian military exercise called "Vostok." .
After the exercise, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian and Chinese warships are conducting joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean, and according to the Ministry of Defense, the warships this time are believed to be engaged in such activities.
After passing through the Tsugaru Strait jointly for the first time in October last year, it was confirmed that the Russian and Chinese warships sailed around the Japanese archipelago, and the Ministry of Defense said that the two countries are strengthening cooperative activities. We will continue to be vigilant and watchful.