North Korea has conducted another test launch of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from a warship, marking a further step in strengthening its military capabilities. The tests were carried out from the destroyer Choe Hyon, according to the official KCNA news agency.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally attended the tests, accompanied by senior defense officials and naval commanders. The stated objective was to assess the ship's operational effectiveness and the performance of its weapons systems.
In total, two cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles were launched. These tests aimed in particular to test the integrated weapons command system, train crews in firing procedures, and verify the accuracy and jamming resistance of the modernized navigation systems.
According to KCNA, the missiles traveled long distances over the waters off the country's west coast before hitting their targets with what was described as "extreme" accuracy. Pyongyang presents these results as proof of its improved military capabilities.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un was briefed on plans to develop two more destroyers currently under construction, a sign of a desire to expand the country's naval fleet.
The North Korean leader reaffirmed that strengthening nuclear deterrence remained a top priority, calling for further development of strategic strike capabilities and military responsiveness. These tests come amid heightened regional tensions, where Pyongyang's displays of force regularly raise concerns within the international community.
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