USA and South Korea, North KoreaIn response to ‘s ballistic missile launch, it fired 4 surface-to-surface missiles into the East Sea during joint exercises.
According to Yonhap’s report, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, “Both sides each launched two Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, which definitively hit fake targets and demonstrated their ability to deter provocation as allies.” it was said.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported yesterday that the ballistic missile launched by North Korea passed over the northeast of Japan and fell into the Pacific Ocean.
US Department of Defense (Pentagon) Spokesperson Brigadier General Patrick Ryder condemned North Korea’s long-range ballistic missile test that went beyond Japan’s airspace. USAIn response to this attempt, he announced that he conducted separate military exercises with Japan and South Korea in the region.
NORTH KOREAN MISSILE CROSSED OVER JAPAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported yesterday that the ballistic missile launched by North Korea passed over the northeast of Japan and fell into the Pacific Ocean.
Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu announced that the ballistic missile, which reached a maximum altitude of 1000 kilometers, hovered over Japan for about 1 minute.
Hamada noted that the missile, which traveled about 4,600 kilometers through the northeast of the country, fell into the Pacific Ocean, 3,200 kilometers east of Japan.
Stating that no damage was detected to ships and aircraft navigating throughout the region in question, Hamada said the missile was estimated to be a “Hwasong-12 medium range ballistic type missile”.
The Kyodo agency reported that administrative authorities in the northernmost Hokkaido and northeastern Aomori provinces warned the public not to leave the buildings.
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