Pyongyang accuses Seoul of sending unmanned drones into its airspace 3 times this month
North Korea announced Sunday that it had ordered its artillery units near the South Korean border to be fully prepared for potential strikes following threats of a “horrible disaster” over alleged drone flights over its capital.
Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending unmanned drones into its airspace three times this month, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.
In a statement released by state media, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong-un, asserted that North Korea is prepared to take “strong retaliatory action” if drones carrying anti-North materials are flown again, cautioning that an attack could come unexpectedly.
In reaction, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said that any attempt by Pyongyang to endanger its citizens would lead to the downfall of the North Korean government.
On Friday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry claimed that South Korean drones with leaflets were spotted over Pyongyang on Oct. 3, as well as on Wednesday and Thursday. North Korea threatened a forceful response if such flights continued.
Initially, South Korea’s Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun denied any military drone incursions across the border, while the Joint Chiefs of Staff later indicated that they could not verify the North’s allegations.
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North Korea has accused South Korea of sending unmanned drones into its airspace three times this month, prompting threats of retaliation. Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, warned of “strong retaliatory action” if such drone flights continued, causing tension between the two nations. South Korea’s Defense Ministry responded by stating that any threat to its citizens would lead to the downfall of the North Korean government. While North Korea claimed to have spotted South Korean drones with leaflets over Pyongyang, South Korea initially denied any military drone incursions. The situation remains tense as both nations stand prepared for potential strikes and retaliatory actions. The ongoing drone incursions have escalated tensions in the region, with North Korea warning of unexpected attacks if the flights persist. The accusations and threats highlight the fragile relationship between the two neighboring countries.
