Russian and Indonesian naval vessels are conducting joint military exercises in the Sea of Japan, according to reports from the Russian news agency TASS.
The drills represent a new bilateral engagement in a strategically sensitive waterway, occurring alongside other Russian naval activities in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Handelsavisen previously reported that Russian and Chinese naval forces are conducting joint combat drills in the Yellow Sea.
The development comes as Moscow continues to expand its military footprint in the Pacific.
Handelsavisen previously reported that Russian and Chinese naval forces are conducting joint combat drills in the Yellow Sea.
Additionally, multiple wire services have confirmed that China and Russia are set to hold further joint naval exercises in the Pacific Ocean later this month, including patrols in unspecified areas.
The Sea of Japan is a critical maritime corridor for regional trade and energy flows.