Russia's secret plans targeted Japan and South Korea

Russian officers trained for attacks on Japan, South Korea in event of war with NATO, FT reports
Russia developed offensive plans targeting civilian and military sites in Japan and South Korea in the event of a war with NATO, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 31, citing documents shown to the outlet by Western sources.
Russia's secret plans targeted Japan and South Korea: Report
Russia was preparing officers for attacks on Japan and South Korea, according to secret military documents from 2013-2014 obtained by "The Financial Times." A detailed plan for strikes on military and civilian targets was even developed.
Financial Times: Russia developed plans for attacks on Japan and South Korea
The Financial Times has reported that the Russian military has developed lists of targets containing 160 sites in Japan and South Korea in the event of war.
Russia's 2013 secret strike plans for Japan and South Korea unveiled
They were intended to prevent "regrouping of forces in operational areas." Western sources showed the FT the documents, which highlight Moscow's concerns about the eastern flank, which could be exposed to attacks from US and regional ally forces in the event of a war with NATO.
Russia trained officers for attacks on Japan and South Korea
Russia and Japan have never signed an official peace treaty to end the second world war because of a dispute over the Kuril Islands. The Soviet army seized the Kurils at the end of the war in 1945 and expelled Japanese residents from the islands, which are now home to about 20,000 Russians.
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