“Taking into account the systematic provocations by Ukraine using drones against Russian civilian infrastructure, we consider this step, clearly taken with the support of the official authorities, as openly hostile and detrimental to our country’s security interests,” Zakharova stated in response to a question from the press.

The spokeswoman added that this type of cooperation further aggravates the already deteriorating relations between Moscow and Tokyo.

The Japanese corporation Terra Drone announced on March 31, through a statement on its website, the launch of a strategic alliance and investment in the Ukrainian drone manufacturing company Amazing Drones, as well as the joint development of the Terra A1 interceptor drone.

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, according to President Vladimir Putin, to protect the population of Donbas from “genocide by the Kyiv regime” and to address the national security risks posed by NATO’s eastward expansion.

Drone attacks launched from Ukraine against military and civilian targets in the Russian rear have since become commonplace.

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