The North Korean head of state Kim Jong-un looked at a rake test and the test of a defense system. According to Staatsmedia in North Korea, these are intended to simulate nuclear attacks on the US and South Korea.
According to a desk report, Kim Jong-un investigated the test of a ballistic rocket with a short distance and tests of artillery with a large reach on Thursday. He emphasized the importance of the operational readiness of the nuclear forces of his country.
Tests must simulate nuclear attacks
The recent tests of short missiles must simulate nuclear attacks on the US and South Korea, Reuters reported and referred to the state media in Pyongyang. As the State Agency of KCNA announced on Friday, the nuclear defense system of the country was inspected in the run -up to the rocket start.
Rakets tested
According to the agency, 600 mm several rockets and the tactical ballistic rocket Hwasong-11 were tested at the starts themselves. Hwasong-11 is internationally known as KN-23 and belongs to a series of ballistic short-range missiles from North Korea, which according to Ukraine is delivered to Russia and is already used by Moscow for attacks on Ukraine.
Kim wants to expand nuclear forces
Already in February Kim announced that he wanted to expand the nuclear troops more. He had stated that he wanted the nuclear skills of the country “unlimited”. He wanted to combat the threat of the United States and her collaboration with other countries, Reuters said.
Source: Krone
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