TOKYO, Aug. 20 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release:

At around 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, JMSDF spotted the following three RFN vessels sailing southwestward in the waters approximately 90 km east of Tsushima Island.

Improved Kilo-class SS 1 Steregushchiy-class FFG 1 (hull number 335) Baklazhan-class ATS 1 The RFN vessels continued to sail southwestward through Tsushima Strait into the East China Sea from August 14 to 15.

JMSDF assets monitored the activities of these vessels. ABBREVIATIONS JMSDF: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force RFN: Russian Federation Navy SS: Attack Submarine FFG: Guided Missile Frigate ATS: Salvage Tug

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