Russia Announces Hypersonic Missile-Armed Jet Flight over Sea of Japan
ロシア国防省“極超音速ミサイル”搭載機が日本海で飛行と発表
Summary
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that a fighter jet carrying the hypersonic "Kinzhal" missile flew over the Sea of Japan. The move is widely seen as a show of force aimed at deterring Japan and the United States. Analysts say Moscow is using its latest weapons to project military power in the region.
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