Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover



News Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely Chad O'Carroll \| Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A jet flyover during a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2020 \| Image: KCTV A range of aircraft cruised at low altitude over the North Korean capital Thursday night, NK News has confirmed, a possible celebration event related to North Korea's September 9 National Day anniversary. Multiple jets with flares appeared flying over central Pyongyang in the direction of Mansudae Assembly Hall, while music could also be heard from downtown shortly after, according to an informed source in the capital. A range of aircraft cruised at low altitude over the North Korean capital Thursday night, NK News has confirmed, a possible celebration event related to North Korea's September 9 National Day anniversary. Multiple jets with flares appeared flying over central Pyongyang in the direction of Mansudae Assembly Hall, while music could also be heard from downtown shortly after, according to an informed source in the capital. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover

State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely

Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022

Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover

A jet flyover during a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2020 | Image: KCTV

A range of aircraft cruised at low altitude over the North Korean capital Thursday night, NK News has confirmed, a possible celebration event related to North Korea's September 9 National Day anniversary.

Multiple jets with flares appeared flying over central Pyongyang in the direction of Mansudae Assembly Hall, while music could also be heard from downtown shortly after, according to an informed source in the capital.

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