ALBAWABA- North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic and subsonic missiles early Thursday from Sunan, near Pyongyang, aimed northwest, away from direct targets but near U.S.-South Korea military zones.
While officially unacknowledged by Pyongyang, the timing raises alarms amid rising global instability.
On May 9, 2025, North Korea conducted a joint striking drill involving long-range artillery and missile systems from the Korean People’s Army’s eastern front division.
The drill, held at an undisclosed location, showcased coordinated firepower and further underscored the North's continued military readiness amid escalating regional tensions.
The launches come just as Iran retaliates with heavy missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Beersheba, targeting Israeli military infrastructure, such as the Soroka medical wing and stock exchange, causing unprecedented damage and casualties.
The overlapping escalations in East Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe fuel concerns of a broader regional, even global, conflict.
