North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a demonstration of new exploding drones designed to crash into targets, showing off the country’s growing military capabilities amid tensions with the U.S. and South Korea. The test involved drones attacking both land and sea targets, with Kim pledging to accelerate the development of advanced drones for the military. The U.S. and South Korea are currently conducting military exercises aimed at enhancing their readiness against North Korean threats.
The demonstration comes as North Korea and Russia have been aligning closely in the face of their confrontations with the U.S., with suspicions that Russia may have provided North Korea with drone technology. While Kim has focused on long-range missiles targeting the U.S., he has also been expanding weapons targeting South Korea, including short-range missiles and artillery systems.
Kim’s recent ceremony marking the delivery of nuclear-capable missile launchers to military units has raised concerns about his weapons program. Analysts believe Kim may be seeking to increase pressure in a U.S. election year to advance his goals of forcing Washington to accept North Korea as a nuclear power.
The use of exploding drones is a new addition to North Korea’s military arsenal, with Kim emphasizing the importance of drones in modern warfare. South Korea is closely monitoring North Korea’s drone capabilities and is equipped with systems to detect and intercept such drones. As tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula, Kim continues to assert his military strength and readiness for potential conflict.
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