🔶 North Korea announced a test of cluster munitions for ballistic missiles.
North Korea has announced that it has tested warheads equipped with cluster munitions for tactical ballistic missiles.
According to the North Korean News Agency (KCNA), this weapon is capable of destroying an area of up to 13 dunams; An area roughly equal to 18 football fields.
The head of North Korea's missile department announced that the militant armed forces of this country should be able to select and use different types of these missiles depending on the operational mission and purpose by the end of this year.
A few days ago, North Korea launched 10 ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan.
According to UN resolutions, Pyongyang is prohibited from launching or testing ballistic missiles, regardless of their range.
One of the main concerns of the international community is that these missiles may be equipped with nuclear warheads.