North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South



News North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South Kim Jong Un says DPRK ready to launch preemptive strike while guiding major missile salvo involving 600mm MLRS Colin Zwirko May 31, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un watches 18-missile salvo \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 31, 2024) North Korea conducted a major missile salvo launch of 18 rockets at the same time on Thursday as a warning to South Korea, according to state media, emphasizing this demonstrates a resolve to carry out preemptive strikes. Leader Kim Jong Un guided the test, the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday, with photos showing it involved the 600mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) — a system Pyongyang says can be fitted with nuclear warheads. The report said the launch was in response to the “Republic of Korea gangster regime and its puppet army staging a clumsy counteraction of dangerous armed © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

Kim Jong Un says DPRK ready to launch preemptive strike while guiding major missile salvo involving 600mm MLRS

Colin Zwirko May 31, 2024

North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

Kim Jong Un watches 18-missile salvo | Image: Rodong Sinmun (May 31, 2024)

North Korea conducted a major missile salvo launch of 18 rockets at the same time on Thursday as a warning to South Korea, according to state media, emphasizing this demonstrates a resolve to carry out preemptive strikes.

Leader Kim Jong Un guided the test, the Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday, with photos showing it involved the 600mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) — a system Pyongyang says can be fitted with nuclear warheads.

The report said the launch was in response to the “Republic of Korea gangster regime and its puppet army staging a clumsy counteraction of dangerous armed

North Korea claims it launched 18 missiles at once in warning to South

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