North Korea fires missiles into sea near Japan ahead of US elections


Just in time for the US presidential and Congressional elections, North Korea fired a short shrift of missiles Tuesday. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani counted at least 7 missiles landing around 250 miles between the Korean Peninsula and Japan flying at an altitude of 60 miles, AP reported.

“North Korea’s actions, including a series of repeated missile launches, threaten the peace and safety of Japan, the region and the international community,” Nakatani said. South Korea also noted the missiles and elevated its defense posture as the armaments could be used to attack key facilities in South Korea, including U.S. military personnel stationed there.

North Korea has recently unveiled its new intercontinental ballistic missiles that can reach the United States coast, provoking an American flight of a B-1B bomber over Japan and South Korea Sunday that outraged North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, who accused the US and South Korea of “aggressive and adventuristic military threats.”

South Korea has already said it expects the US election to provide an opportunity for it to display its military prowess, even as South Korean intelligence confirmed that North Korea is prepared for its seventh nuclear test that could reduce economic sanctions from the US if former President Donald Trump is reelected and continues to deescalate tension around the world.

North Korea claimed that the Hwasong-19 it tested on Oct. 31 was “the world’s strongest” ICBM, but experts say the weapon could only be used as a strategic weapon against the US and not tactically against North Korea’s immediate enemies.

North and South Korea remain high as Kim Jong Un feels confident with his successful nuclear weapon and missile programs, while contributing armaments and personnel to Russia’s war with Ukraine. reportedly providing Russia with munitions and troops to support President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. If they participate in the war, it would be the first time North Korea has waged war since 1953, with the armistice of its war with South Korea.

This Story originally came from humanevents.com

 


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Despite all the recent talk of a potential ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in the works, regional reports say that some of the fiercest ground fighting is currently taking place in southern Lebanon on Friday.

Heavy Israeli aerial bombardments of the southern suburbs of Beirut have also continued with intensity. On Friday an Israeli missile completely leveled a residential multi-story in the neighborhood of Chiyah. Israel’s military reportedly issued a civilian evacuation alert shortly before, and terrifying video from the scene suggests locals knew it was about to be struck.

In the south of Lebanon, near the border, UN peacekeeping forces say they are monitoring “heavy clashes” on Friday, saying most of the fighting is centered in the coastal town of Naqoura as well as the village of Chamaa.

There are also emerging reports which say four Italian soldiers were injured after two rockets hit a UNIFIL base in Chamaa. Italy’s deputy prime minister has said Hezbollah was likely behind the rocket firing: “There were believed to be two missiles, from what it appears, they are believed to have been launched by Hezbollah.”

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement of “deep indignation and concern” over “new attacks suffered by the Italian headquarters of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.”

“These attacks are unacceptable,” she stated, adding that “the parties on the ground to guarantee, at all times, the safety of UNIFIL soldiers and to collaborate to quickly identify those responsible.”

“We are aware of heavy shelling in the vicinity of our bases,” UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenenti has said, saying that since the incident all UN troops appear to be safe “for the moment”.

Up until now, the UNIFIL has claimed its command posts came under attack by Israeli forces, including IDF tanks, several times. This appears to be the first time that Hezbollah fired on UN locations.

IDF forces earlier this week reached their deepest point into Lebanon since the ground invasion began, in the countryside vicinity of the port city of Tyre, which has been pummeled by airstrikes.

UNIFIL base (in the background) in Chamaa, Lebanon. Wiki Commons

Israel has repeatedly demanded that the UNIFIL troops withdraw – requests which have been refused. This puts the UNIFIL outposts in the direct line of fire as the war encircles their positions.

“UNIFIL strongly urges combating parties to avoid fighting next to its positions. Inviolability of UN premises and personnel must be respected at all times,” a Friday statement said.

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