In response to North Korea’s test of a new intercontinental missile, the Americans and South Koreans conducted exercises.
The militaries of South Korea and the US conducted simulated strike exercises against targets in North Korea. Some 110 aircraft took part in the show of force following Pyongyang’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. The Time reported this on Thursday, October 31.
It was learned that fighter jets from the two countries had carried out simulated bombing of North Korean targets.
During the exercise, the planes hit mock North Korean launchers. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the large-scale joint air maneuvers demonstrated the readiness and ability of South Korea and the United States to effectively counter nuclear and missile threats from Pyongyang.
The training took place shortly after the launch of North Korea’s new intercontinental ballistic missile, which reached a maximum height of 7 thousand kilometers – this is 17 times the height of the orbit of the International Space Station. The launch marked the latest in North Korea’s technology improvements, signaling progress in developing solid-fuel missiles. On a standard trajectory, this missile could reach mainland US cities, although it is unclear whether it is capable of accurately hitting a target with a nuclear warhead.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yol called a meeting of the national security council after the launch, calling for heightened preparedness and vigilance to prevent unexpected provocations from the North.
In Washington, US National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett called the launch a gross violation of UN Security Council resolutions. At the same time, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi noted that such actions only increase international tension and show the DPRK’s intention to increase its nuclear and missile capabilities. He also mentioned the possibility of further provocations, including new trials.
Also on Thursday, South Korea reportedly expanded sanctions against the DPRK, limiting its access to materials and chemicals used in the production of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.
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Source: korrespondent
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