The DPRK announced the successful test of a missile “And 15”

News 5 December, 2017

The DPRK announced the successful test of a missile “And 15”. According to politicians from Pyongyang, it has not caused any damage to neighboring Japan and fell at a distance of 210 kilometers from the coast of the Rising Sun.

 

At launch was attended by the head of North Korea Kim Jong-UN. He called “Hwaseong-15” the greatest achievement of local scientists and engineers because it has improved characteristics compared to previous instances. This missile is capable of reaching the US and causing immense damage to the state. Washington called an emergency meeting over the actions of Pyongyang.

The launch took place on the night of 28 to 29 November. Prior to this, the DPRK took a small break in the testing of prohibited weapons. South Korea has begun launches of land-based missiles, responding to Pyongyang’s actions. Moscow suggested earlier, parties to the conflict to compromise: the U.S. does not conduct military exercises near the DPRK, and North Korea to abandon the missile tests. Recommendations Russia no one listened.