US and South Korean combined forces held their first live-fire exercises since the formation of their unit in 2015.
The drill, based on a counterattack against invading forces, comes after the US and South Korean Presidents pledged to step up military cooperation following a May summit meeting in Seoul, and after North Korea conducted 18 missiles tests this year, compared to only four tests in 2020, and eight in 2021.CNN was one of two Western media organizations invited to watch the training."There is no stronger alliance in the world than the US-ROK alliance," told CNN Col.
That's because, if they exploded like they would in an actual battle, the targets would be obliterated with the first shot, a US officer said.The drill was based on a counterattack against invading forces.The US and South Korean troops in the command center adjusted their fire as targets were taken out and new ones appeared on the range in the distance.Computer screens flashed as targets were hit.
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