Japan reports North Korean ballistic missile launch

The Ministry of Defense of Japan stated that on the morning of July 12, at least one ballistic missile was launched from the DPRK. She fell into the Sea of ​​Japan.

The launch of the rocket was also reported in the Joint Committee of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of South Korea. They specified that a North Korean missile fell into the sea near Pyongyang at about ten in the morning.

“We are not yet sure whether it was a long-range missile or not. Not sure yet, but given the flight time, it is possible. We continue to analyze the information received.yu”, – quotes NHK Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada.

According to retired naval officer Yoji Koda, by launching a missile, North Korea responded to the US violation of the country’s airspace by an American military reconnaissance aircraft.