"Based on what was analyzed until now, what we understand is that launched many 240mm, 300mm multiple rocket launchers including new model of tactical guided weapons and assess that the range is about 70-240km," the South Korean militaryin a statement, using the same terminology as the North for the new ballistic missile fired during the drill.
The exercise was reportedly conducted to"increase the combat ability" of the North Korean forces. Kim instructed service members to maintain a high alert posture.The launch and subsequent release of photos of what appear to be short-range ballistic missiles, what some are calling North Korea's version of the Russian Iskander missile, is the first clear indication that"Rocket Man" is back in the missile testing business.
It's been over a year since Kim launched a ballistic missile, the last of which was the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile tested in late November 2017.This show of force is perceived as a signal to the Trump administration, a message that Pyongyang's patience is running out. "This is largely a warning to Trump that he could lose the talks unless Washington takes partial denuclearization steps offered by Kim," Shin Beom-chul, a senior fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies,North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervises a"strike drill" for multiple launchers and tactical guided weapon into the East Sea during a military drill in North KoreaThe exercise comes after several rounds of failed negotiations, including two leadership summits...
Show of force? It would take China, India or the states roughly 30 minutes to wipe that country off the map WITHOUT missiles
As Israeli civilians have 400 rockets 🚀 fired on them by Hamas terrorists from Gaza you choose to make this your front page story?! Disgusting!
“unexpected” Okay.
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It's an easy way for NK to get rid of some of the pile of weapons. Also, Kim knows we have an easy way to get rid of NK's leadership.