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“Pacific Fleet coastal missiles will maintain 24-hour surveillance to control adjacent waters and areas of the strait,” the ministry said, quoted by Russian news agency Tass.
The statement reveals that an autonomous military camp has been set up on the island, which includes conditions for service, accommodation, recreation and food for staff throughout the year. “For the operation and maintenance of the equipment, equipment was installed at the technical posts, warehouses for equipment and material resources were installed and access was created to the exit posts”, adds the ministry.
In December 2021, the Pacific Fleet indicated that it had installed similar missiles on the neighboring island of Matua. Earlier, the Russian army had confirmed the creation of an airfield on the island.
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