North Korea says it conducted ‘firepower attack drill’
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the drill took place on Saturday and involved combined units at all levels of the Korean People's Army.
North Korea conducted a firepower attack drill involving long-range artillery and missiles, according to state media. The Korean Central News Agency reported the exercise, which took place on Saturday and involved units across all levels of the Korean People's Army. South Korea had previously reported that North Korea had fired multiple ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area towards the East Sea, or the Sea of Japan, on Saturday.
The drill utilized new combat systems, including various attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, large-caliber thermal-pressure multiple rocket launchers, and tactical ballistic missiles. The KCNA claimed the weapons demonstrated an impressive 100% hit accuracy, showcasing the significant destructive potential of concentrated fire.
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