North Korea's yet another ballistic missile launch on Wednesday continues to get reaction. According to the Republic of Korea's military, Pyongyang tested its Pukguksong-2 intermediate-range ballistic missile, which reached a maximum altitude of 189 kilometers, from Sinpho, South Hamgyong province. The government of The Republic of Korea has condemned the new missile test as a challenge to peace and security of the international community. Russia also on high alert, claiming there might be errors during the launch and they should be more careful in their airspace.
The Pukguksong-2 can carry a nuclear warhead and has an estimated operational range of up to 2 thousand km.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)