Russia plans to deploy a division of Troops to Chukotka, about 50 miles from Alaska, USA

Russia military department is set to deploy a division of troops to U.S. border of Alaska, which is about 50 miles from the oil region of Alaska.

Russian Defence Minister made it known to the world at a recent that a division of Troops would be stationed in Chukotka, Russia's far-east region, just about 50 to 51 miles from U.S Alaska.

"There are plans to form a coastal division in 2018 on the Chukotka operational direction." Russian Defence Minister Shoigu.

He further added that the deployment was "to ensure the full control of the closed sea zones of the Kuril Islands and the Bering Strait, cover the routes of Pacific Fleet forces' deployment in the Far Eastern and Northern sea zones, and increase the combat viability of naval strategic nuclear forces."

It was recalled that Japan and Russian had dispute ownership of the northern Kuril Islands, where Russia is planning to deploy missile defence batteries to the Island. According to the map above, the Bering Straight is the narrow seaway that separates Alaska from Russia, very close to each other.