April 19, 2024
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North Korea fires on South Korean patrol boat near Yeonpyeong Island

North Korea carries out threat to shell South Korean naval vessels

North Korea fired artillery rounds at a South Korean navy patrol boat, the ROKS Yoon Youngha, on Thursday evening near the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, South Korean media have reported.

North Korea launched shells near the ROK Navy PKG-711 patrol boat situated 14km from Yeonpyeong Island, though no damage to the vessel or casualties have so far been confirmed.

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