North Korea said it conducted a test firing of two long-range strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday to confirm the reliability and operation of nuclear-capable weapons.
What happened: According to Reuters reportthe state media said Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of weapons aimed at “increasing the combat efficiency and power” of cruise missiles used with the North Korean army “for tactical nuclear weapons use.”
The test launch is another clear warning to its “enemies,” Kim said, according to state media, adding that the country “should continue to expand the operational range of nuclear strategic forces to resolutely deter any crucial military crisis and war crisis at any time, while fully seizing the.” Initiative.”
The report noted that the two missiles launched on Wednesday flew for 10.234 seconds and “clearly hit the target 2,000 km (1,240 miles) away.”
Earlier this week, Kim vowed to “hit and obliterate” potential South Korean and US targets. after presenting his country’s nuclear capabilities recent rocket launches.
“The effectiveness and practical combat capability of our nuclear combat force has been fully demonstrated as it is ready to hit and destroy targets anytime, anywhere,” Kim added.
In the meantime, Kim also attended the opening ceremony of a new giant greenhouse farm earlier this week built on a former North Korean air base where the country tested several missiles until last year.
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