North Korea's missile test fails again; fragments may hit Pyongyang
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles. One of them exploded in flight. Its fragments, according to South Korea, might have fallen on the territory of Pyongyang.
6:34 AM EDT, July 1, 2024
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile that flew approximately 373 miles and a second ballistic missile that flew approximately 75 miles, both from an area near the western coast.
As highlighted by Reuters, the flight trajectory indicates that the second missile might have fallen near the capital, Pyongyang. South Korea stated that it has been observing the North Korean missile launch from the preparation stage and is tracking the missile in flight.
We strongly condemn North Korea's missile launch as a provocation that seriously threatens peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, said South Korean military representatives in a statement. They added that they have shared information about the missiles with the US and Japanese authorities.
As noted, the South Korean military can respond to any provocation as part of a solid joint defense posture.
Another failed attempt by North Korea
The launch of the second missile on Monday marked the second failed attempt within five days. The South Korean military reported that on Wednesday, North Korea launched something that looked like a hypersonic missile, which, however, went out of control and exploded.
Let's recall that North Korea is suspected of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles and artillery shells. Both countries deny this despite promises of military cooperation and a recently signed pact containing promises of mutual military support.
