April 25, 2024
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Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watched a volley of at least six tactical nuclear missiles on Thursday evening designed to destroy enemy airfields, according to state media.

The Rodong Sinmun said Friday that the test was a success, while photos showed it involved six short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) launch vehicles, each capable of carrying four missiles.

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