North Korea leader Kim Jong -un was present on the test launches of new anti -aircraft missile systems developed to combat modern air threats.
, as the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (KCNA) reports, two types of air defense systems were tested. It is noted that missiles are capable of “quickly responding to air targets, such as drones and controlled missiles.”
tests took place against the backdrop of the continuing joint military exercises of the United States and South Korea, “Ulchi Freedom” (UFS), which started on August 18 and are aimed at strengthening the defense readiness against possible threats from Pyongyang.
EN previously stated that the exercises that will last until August 28 indicate the “hostile policy” of Washington and Seoul in relation to the DPRK.