Troops stationed on Kuril Islands reinforced with long-range air defense system

MOSCOW. Dec 1 (Interfax) - An S-300V4 air defense missile system has been deployed on the Kuril Islands, the Eastern Military District press service said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Crews of the S-300V4 air defense missile system of the Eastern Military District were put on combat duty on the Kuril Islands," the statement said.