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un “crucial” firing check. North Korea fired an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) kind ballistic missile on Thursday, October 31, reported the North Korean state information company KCNA. “Around 7:11 a.m. [23 h 11, heure de Paris] today, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile towards the northeast,” the Japanese Defense Ministry confirmed. Despite UN sanctions which prohibit it from launching ballistic missiles, the North Korean regime continues to strengthen its nuclear deterrence. It was the primary launch following experiences from US and South Korean intelligence of the presence of 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia.

“This test firing is an appropriate military action that fully meets the objective of informing rivals who have intentionally aggravated the regional situation and posed a threat to the security of our Republic, of our willingness to retaliate, and also constitutes an indispensable process during the constant development of our state’s strategic attack forces,” declared North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

Bell-shaped trajectory

The flight of the ballistic missile lasted 86 minutes, in accordance with the Japanese Defense Ministry. A slightly lengthy flight time because of the “very bell-shaped” trajectory of the missile [loftée] chosen by North Korea to keep away from an overflight of Japan,” explains Étienne Marcuz, specialist in ballistic missiles, on his X account. Despite a variety undoubtedly near 10,000 km, the ICBM missile traveled “only” 1,000 km, however reached an altitude of seven,000 meters, says the Japanese Ministry of Defense. It then ended its course within the Sea of ​​Japan, “about 200 km west of Okushiri Island in Hokkaido”, outdoors Japan’s unique financial zone.

Moscow and Pyongyang moved a bit nearer in June by signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement”. It notably contains an article offering that the 2 international locations should come to one another’s help if one in every of them is attacked by one other nation. After delivering thousands and thousands of shells to Russia, North Korea continues to assist its ally by sending 10,000 troopers. In return, Russia will undoubtedly deliver its expertise in typical missiles and ICBMs to strengthen North Korea’s typical and nuclear arsenal. Relations between the 2 Koreas have been strained just lately when the North Korean military blew up roads and railways within the demilitarized zone.



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