North Korea tests underwater 'nuclear attack drone' designed to unleash 'radioactive tsunami' that would destroy enemy naval vessels and ports, state media report
Drone system is designed to unleash"radioactive tsunami" in enemy waters and destroy naval striker groups and major operational ports, state media say.
North Korea has tested a new nuclear underwater attack drone under leader Kim Jong-un's guidance this week, state news agency KCNA said, as a US amphibious assault ship arrived in South Korea for joint drills. During the drill, the North Korean drone cruised underwater for over 59 hours and detonated in waters off its east coast on Thursday, the KCNA said. It did not elaborate on the drone's nuclear capabilities.
"This nuclear underwater attack drone can be deployed at any coast and port or towed by a surface ship for operation," the news agency said.In a separate firing drill, North Korea also confirmed it fired four cruise missiles on Wednesday to practice carrying out tactical nuclear attack missions.
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