Event Brief
Chinese destroyer conducts live-fire drills in Japan EEZ
Filed: Jul 20, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Summary: Japan says a Chinese destroyer held live-fire drills in waters southwest of Okinotori Island while operating with Russian vessels.
WHO: Chinese navy destroyer
WHAT: Conducted live-fire drills while operating alongside Russian naval vessels
WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET
WHERE: waters southwest of Okinotori Island
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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