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North Korea confirms launch of ballistic missiles in "attack exercise"

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 06:23

North Korea confirmed today that it carried out an "attack exercise" with artillery units and the launch of ballistic missiles. The launch was officially confirmed by the North Korean government.

The exercise involved artillery units and included the launch of ballistic missiles, characterized as part of an "attack exercise" by the North Korean authorities.

This action was carried out following joint military maneuvers between South Korea, the United States and Japan, which are believed to have motivated the North Korean response.

The episode occurs in a context of growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with the joint military maneuvers of the allied countries provoking reactions from Pyongyang.

Why this matters

This launch represents an escalation of military tensions on the Korean Peninsula, directly affecting regional security. The North Korean response to the allied joint maneuvers indicates an aggravation of the geopolitical conflict in the region, with potential implications for Pacific stability.

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