On December 28, in a move that echoes the exercises of the People's Liberation Army, North Korea launched a strategic cruise missile, accurately destroying its target!
On the same day, North Korea tested two long-range strategic cruise missiles in the direction of the Yellow Sea. According to data released by KCNA, these two missiles flew for 10199 seconds and 10201 seconds respectively before precisely hitting pre-set targets at sea.
A day later, the Eastern Theater Command announced that it would organize joint training involving multiple arms around the Taiwan Strait, covering subjects such as air defense and anti-missile, maritime blockade, and precise strikes. It is unlikely to be a coincidence that North Korea chose to conduct high-profile weapon tests during the same period.
The cruise missiles tested this time are of the same model that appeared in February. Their distinct features include two flat wings in the middle of the body, and their overall configuration is highly similar to the American "Tomahawk" cruise missile, with characteristics such as low-altitude penetration, programmable routes, and high precision.
The test flight in February lasted approximately 7900 seconds, with a range of about 1500 kilometers; while this time the flight lasted more than 10200 seconds. Based on the average speed of similar cruise missiles, the range may have increased to around 2000 kilometers. This means its strike range could extend to most areas of Japan, even reaching key U.S. military bases in Japan.
This missile test will undoubtedly increase pressure on the U.S. and Japan, making it difficult for them to focus entirely on the Taiwan Strait.
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