Russian cargo ship towed away by Japanese Coast Guard, crew in good condition

【Latest News: A cargo ship carrying Russians was towed away by Japan】

Tokyo time November 8, 2025, Deputy Consul of the Russian Consulate General in Niigata, Alexei Kryvoruchko, told the Russian News Agency:

Last night, the NEKSU cargo ship (note: flying the flag of Togo) carrying 15 Russians was towed away by a Japanese Coast Guard patrol ship. Today at noon, the ship will be transferred to a civilian tugboat for repairs near Toyama Port. The Japanese side emphasized that the crew is healthy, feeling well, and safe. The Russian Consulate General in Niigata continues to monitor the situation.

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