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Summary

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, just days after testing an intercontinental missile capable of reaching the US. Japan reported no immediate damage, and the US assessed no direct threat but is closely monitoring.

The launches come as North Korea strengthens military ties with Russia, reportedly sending thousands of troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Analysts suggest Pyongyang’s actions aim to attract US attention ahead of the presidential election.

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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago

I remember a time in my life where this kind of story would have concerned me a bit. Those days are long gone now though. They've cried wolf way too many times.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Continuing to make the Pacific Ocean pay for its alliance with the American imperialists.

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

This is why the U.S. Navy has enlisted me to train the 101st Flying Squid Squadron. Kim will never expect us to jet ourselves out of the sea, explosives strapped to our backs as we slam into our targets and expl-

HEY WAIT A MINUTE!

[–] tal 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

watches video

What the heck is that gigantic thing attached below the barrel of that rifle?

kagis

Hmm. Apparently about a decade ago, North Korea was showing off a helical magazine. Dunno if the video footage DW is using is current, though, so no idea if it's still in use.

The North Korean military uses a 100- to 150- round helical magazine in the Type 88 assault rifle.

https://armamentresearch.com/north-korean-helical-ak-magazines/

Damn, that must be heavy as hell, moves a bunch of the weight on the rifle way forward.

looks further

It sounds like they aren't using them in this deployment, though, that Russia has provided arms:

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/first-north-korean-troops-come-under-fire-1730706704.html

According to Defense Intelligence data, Russia has equipped the North Korean military with:

  • AK-12 assault rifles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-12

[–] yesman@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

These are the actions of a weak dictator terrified that his enemies sense his weakness. Works on the same principal as lifted trucks.

[–] Rivalarrival 3 points 3 weeks ago

Oh no! Anyway...