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December 09, 2024
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Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence

Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang

Moscow’s foreign ministry has downplayed reports that the long-range missile North Korea tested last week fell in Russia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), despite evidence to the contrary from the Japanese government.

In a Telegram post on Friday, foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said there is “no supportive information” to confirm the DPRK’s Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fell into Russian waters, rejecting the conclusions of a top U.N. official.

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