Pentagon denounces North Korea’s reported long-range missile launch, vows to protect regional allies – By Russia Today Newsroom (Russia Today) / Sept 13 2021
The US has said it is continuing to “monitor the situation” after North Korea reported testing a new type of long-range cruise missile. The Pentagon argued the test proves that Pyongyang poses a threat to its allies in the region.
North Korea’s state media reported on Monday that Pyongyang successfully tested a new long-range cruise missile, which allegedly traveled some 1,500km (930 miles) before obliterating its target and splashing into North Korea’s territorial waters.
Several hours after North Korea announced the tests, which were reportedly conducted over the weekend, the Pentagon said it was “aware of reports of DRPK cruise missile launches.” However, it fell short of confirming or denying the fact of the launch, nor did it comment on the type of weapon Pyongyang claimed to have fired into the sea.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and are consulting closely with our allies and partners,” the statement issued by the Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) read.
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