ballistic missiles type Musudan (BM25) were fired from the east coast of North Korea. The first fell immediately after firing near the shoreline, the second flew the distance of approx. 400 km and also fell into the Sea of Japan – said Martin O’Donnell from the US Strategic Forces Command (USSTRATCOM), which governs aviation bodies and naval possessing nuclear weapons.
Japan: the military put on standby because of the rocket North Korea.
Both attempts were registered by the US Pacific Command aviation.
International reactions
According to the Ministry of Defense of South Korea, which first reported that Pyongyang has made repeated attempts from ballistic missile, also for the second time, used rocket-type Musudan (BM25) tested by Pyongyang since 2010. – So far to no avail. To lift the rocket launchers used portable.
– Attempt to launch ballistic missiles is a violation of UN resolutions and must meet with condemnation from the government of Japan – the Japanese government said in a statement.
Also, the White House acknowledged North Korean ballistic tests for entering into conflict with the Security Council resolutions and announced the urgent bringing this matter to the agenda of the Council.
The head of the Defense Ministry of Japan Gen Nakatani said during a press conference in Tokyo that the launch of a ballistic missile from the territory of North Korea. Does not have a direct impact on the security of Japan. He noted that it can not be ruled out following this type of action on the part of the communist neighbor.
Attempts rocket North Korea. Described as “a serious provocation that can not be tolerated.” In his opinion, deciding on firing missiles, Pyongyang would be on your way to recall the anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. The war began on 25 June 1950. With the entry of North Korean military to South Korea.
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Even before the firing of rockets authorities in Tokyo on Tuesday took several decisions to ensure safety in connection with information about preparations for testing. The Japanese army was put in a state of readiness. Navy and Patriot systems were ordered to shoot down any missile flying toward Japan.
The tests ballistic North Korea were adopted with anxiety and disapproval by the South Korean authorities. A spokesman for South Korean President announced that Park Geun Hie convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council devoted to this issue. It will be held on Wednesday in the second half of the day.
Not the first and not the last attempt launcher
On Tuesday, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korea. Moved a medium-range missile to its east coast, “but there is no sign that the rocket launch is imminent.” Agency referred to the source in the Ministry of Defence of South Korea, which claimed that it was a rocket Musudan.
It has a range of 2.5 thousand. to 4 thousand. km and could reach South Korea. and Japan, as well as US military bases in the Pacific.
A few carried out in April and May test the missile had failed. They say representatives of the US and South Korea in April, North Korea. Musudan missile tested three times.
Pyongyang continues to try to ballistic missiles though, adopted on 2 March by the UN Security Council resolution that tightened sanctions against North Korea. The resolution was carried out in response to the country’s January 6 another test of a nuclear weapon. In addition, in February, North Korea. Fired a long-range ballistic missile, which amounted to Earth orbit satellite.
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