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Russia's Leaked 2013-2014 Military Documents Reveal Plans for Strikes on 160 Targets in Japan and South Korea
Dec 31, 2024, 10:12 AM
Leaked Russian military documents from 2013-2014 reveal that Russia had prepared detailed target lists for potential strikes on Japan and South Korea in the event of a conflict in the Far East. The plans, which were seen by the Financial Times, included 160 targets such as nuclear power stations, civilian infrastructure, military facilities, and key infrastructure like the Kanmon tunnel in Japan and the Pohang steelworks in South Korea. The documents also detailed the training of Russian officers for these potential attacks, indicating a readiness to engage in hostilities with both nations. Additionally, Russia had recruited nearly 12,000 North Korean soldiers for the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting a broader strategic engagement. The plans also mentioned the use of Kh-101 missiles and Tu-95 bombers in hypothetical scenarios, with documents dating from 2008 to 2014.
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