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Russia sends missiles near Pacific Islands claimed by Japan

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By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV
Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military has deployed coastal defense missile systems near the Pacific Islands also claimed by Japan, a move intended to underline Moscow’s firm stance in the dispute. The Bastion systems were moved to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the Kuril Islands chain. Japan claims four southernmost islands. Russian Defense Ministry posted a video Thursday showing massive missile carriers moving ashore from amphibious landing vessels and then driving along the coast of the volcanic island to take firing positions as part of drills.

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