North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion



News North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets at a North Korean air show in Wonsan \| Image: KCTV North Korea scrambled fighter jets on Thursday in response to a U.S. reconnaissance airplane that allegedly crossed the maritime Military Demarcation Line (MDL), according to North Korean media. The DPRK’s senior military leadership is now considering deploying warships with anti-aircraft missiles 280 miles (450 km) from Wonsan, the country’s main eastern port to prevent additional “unauthorized invasions of U.S. strategic reconnaissance planes,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. North Korea scrambled fighter jets on Thursday in response to a U.S. reconnaissance airplane that allegedly crossed the maritime Military Demarcation Line (MDL), according to North Korean media. The DPRK’s senior military leadership is now considering deploying warships with anti-aircraft missiles 280 miles (450 km) from Wonsan, the country’s main eastern port to prevent additional “unauthorized invasions of U.S. strategic reconnaissance planes,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. 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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North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA

Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets at a North Korean air show in Wonsan | Image: KCTV

North Korea scrambled fighter jets on Thursday in response to a U.S. reconnaissance airplane that allegedly crossed the maritime Military Demarcation Line (MDL), according to North Korean media.

The DPRK’s senior military leadership is now considering deploying warships with anti-aircraft missiles 280 miles (450 km) from Wonsan, the country’s main eastern port to prevent additional “unauthorized invasions of U.S. strategic reconnaissance planes,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.

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