North Korea launched at least seven ballistic missiles with a flight altitude of about 100 kilometers and a range of up to 400 kilometers, all of which landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, General Nakatani, head of the ministry, told reporters. of Japanese Defense.
According to Nakatani, in connection with the missile launches, the Japanese government sent a strong protest to the DPRK.
“The ongoing launches are a threat to the peace and stability not only of Japan, but also of the region and the international community. “They violate the provisions of UN Security Council resolutions and are completely unacceptable.” – he added.
At approximately 7:30 Japan time (01:30 Moscow time), the Japanese Coast Guard issued a warning about a possible missile launch by the DPRK. Vessels at sea were urged to monitor subsequent information and, if wrecks are found, not to approach them, but to report relevant information to the coast guard.
The Japanese government, in response to a possible missile launch by North Korea, created a headquarters to collect and analyze information at a crisis center in the Prime Minister’s residence.
Last week North Korea launched the latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-19, RIA Novosti recalls.
