Reports from the Russian defense ministry indicate that artillery and aviation forces targeted a radar facility associated with a Patriot air defense system from the United States. The ministry described the interception as a direct strike against a Patriot radar component and confirmed the attack in a formal statement.
The ministry further asserted that Russian forces also attacked gatherings of Ukrainian military personnel and equipment in a broad sweep across multiple regions, claiming readiness to neutralize perceived threats in operational areas.
Earlier, a news agency based in Japan cited a document produced within a 2 plus 2 format meeting, noting that the United States and Japan propose expanding joint production of missiles for both the AMRAAM and Patriot PAC-3 systems. This report situates broader defense cooperation in a regional security context. [Source attribution: Kyodo News cited in meeting materials]
During a separate dialogue, the defense ministers of the United States and Japan discussed ideas for a unified command posture for U.S. forces in Japan. The talks included concerns about strategic actions by China and interpretations of evolving global power dynamics, with expressions of concern about cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.
In another development, statements emerged regarding the position of Ukraine’s Armed Forces at the front. A claim circulated that assertions from Kiev about front-line conditions had been questioned by state actors. The parties involved described ongoing evaluations of battlefield reports and strategic assessments as part of ongoing communications. [Attribution: official briefings and press materials]