600mm multiple rocket launchers fired, Kim Jong-un stood by to supervise and encourage soldiers
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 22:00 PM (GMT+7)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw artillery drills in the western region, KCNA said on March 19.
The drill involving “newly equipped super-large multiple rocket launchers” came a day after South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea had fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. Photo: KCNA.
KCNA said Mr Kim guided the drill on March 18, aimed at testing the “real war capabilities” of the 600mm multiple rocket launchers and improving the combat spirit and readiness of their operators. Photo: KCNA.
The unit demonstrated "high mobility, precise and powerful strike power" in carrying out the surprise combat mission, earning praise from the young leader. Photo: KCNA.
“They fully demonstrated their excellent artillery marksmanship and prompt and thorough combat readiness,” KCNA said. Photo: KCNA.
Mr. Kim called for the modernization and strengthening of artillery forces, emphasizing the "strategic mission of the 600mm rocket launcher as the core central strike means" in war preparations. Photo: KCNA.
On March 18, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said that if North Korea fired a large number of conventional missiles against South Korea, it would "create a war" and prompt stronger retaliation. Photo: KCNA.
Photos released by KCNA showed six missiles launched simultaneously, but the South Korean military said it assessed that North Korea had launched more missiles. Photo: KCNA.
North Korea's super-large multiple rocket launcher system is classified as a short-range missile that can put the entire South Korean territory within range. Photo: KCNA.
The drills took place as South Korea and the US concluded their annual 11-day Freedom Shield exercise on March 14. Photo: KCNA.
This is North Korea's second ballistic missile launch this year since January 14, when the country test-fired a solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic warhead. Photo: KCNA.
North Korea has refrained from conducting missile tests during joint military exercises between Seoul and Washington. Instead, leader Kim Jong-un has directed military training with artillery, tank and paratrooper units. Photo: KCNA.
Thanh Nha (According to GDTĐ)
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