Western satellites have been closely monitoring the North Korean destroyer, and new equipment such as cranes for salvage operations have arrived at the scene, but the situation is not optimistic.
After a major accident occurred during the launching of the North Korean destroyer, Western satellites have been closely tracking it. The latest information shows that Western satellites have discovered new developments, namely that cranes and other salvage equipment have arrived at the site. Experts from North Korea are very confident about the salvage operation, stating that it could be righted in 2 to 3 days, and basic cleaning and repair work could be completed in about a week. However, judging from the current situation, the situation is not as optimistic as expected, and salvaging a 5,000-ton destroyer is not a simple task.
From satellite images, there has been no significant change in the state of this destroyer compared to when the accident occurred, indicating that North Korea is still carefully studying salvage plans. This salvage operation is being conducted with great caution by North Korea because their current equipment is not advanced, and they cannot guarantee that the large crane will successfully right the 5,000-ton vessel. Around the 24th, North Korea began fixing the hull with cables, but now some of these cables have been removed, suggesting that this fixation method also poses risks to the ship's structure.
Large floating cranes, high-powered tugboats, and precise buoyancy control systems are all lacking in North Korea. Although North Korea's cranes and corresponding rafts are already in place, due to the lack of the most specialized equipment, they are uncertain about potential secondary accidents during the salvage process. For North Korea, the best solution would be to seek foreign aid, but they currently do not want outsiders to see the painful condition of this destroyer. However, relying solely on existing equipment and technology, North Korea faces many uncertainties, and the situation is far from optimistic.
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