US military says it is aware of NK missile launches, reaffirms defense commitment to allies
The U.S. military said Thursday that it is aware of North Korean ballistic missile launches this week, reaffirming America's commitment to the defense of regional allies. U.S. Pacific Command released a statement hours after Pyongyang fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea amid the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise that it has decried as a rehearsal for…
The U.S. military has confirmed the recent North Korean ballistic missile launches that occurred this week, while emphasizing its commitment to defending regional allies. The U.S. Pacific Command released a statement following Pyongyang's launch of a series of short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea, which coincided with the ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills that the North has condemned as a rehearsal for war.
The command assured that it is in close consultation with its allies and partners regarding the launches. According to current assessments, the events posed no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, nor to the security of its allies. The U.S. reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the U.S. homeland and its allies in the region.
Despite these missile launches, North Korea's actions occurred amidst President Donald Trump's decision to scale back the allied exercise in a move perceived as a gesture of goodwill towards Pyongyang at a time when the U.S. aims to rekindle diplomatic relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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