According to Fox News, Russian Tu-22M Backfire bombers have carried out simulated cruise missile attacks on U.S. missile defenses in Asia.
The first attempt occurred on Feb. 26 against a U.S. Navy Aegis destroyer deployed near Japan. Another attempt was made on Feb. 27 against a ground-based missile defense site in Japan.
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