TOKYO, Sept. 10 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release:
At around 11:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, JMSDF spotted RFN Steregushchiy-class FFG x 1 (hull number 335) sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 50 km west of Rebun Island.
The RFN vessel continued to sail eastward through Soya Strait from September 6 to 7.
At around 12:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2025, JMSDF spotted RFN Slava-class CG x 1 (hull number 011) sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 170 km southwest of Rebun Island.
The RFN vessel continued to sail eastward through Soya Strait.
JMSDF assets monitored the activities of these vessels.
ABBREVIATIONS JMSDF: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force RFN: Russian Federation Navy FFG: Gui...