A statement from the North Korean government claimed that the new missile, which is called Hwasong-15, is capable of carrying a super-large heavy warhead. "This system has much greater advantages in its tactical and technological specifications and technical characteristics than Hwasong-14," it said, calling the new missile its "most powerful" ICBM to date.They also released more details on the missile itself, claiming that it is capable of re-entering earth's atmosphere:
"After watching the successful launch of the new type ICBM Hwasong-15, Kim Jong Un declared with pride that now we have finally realized the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force, the cause of building a rocket power," the government said, calling the successful launch a "priceless victory" for the North Korean people.
The government added that its development of long-range missiles is to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity against the "nuclear threat" from the United States. "As a responsible nuclear power and peace-loving state, the DPRK will make every possible effort to serve the noble purpose of defending peace and stability of the world," it said.
State media reported on Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the missile test and referred to the new launcher as "impeccable" and a "breakthrough."While we're waiting for the US to do something rather than talk hot air, we may as well watch Kim smiling as his generals lob another missile...
North Korea fired a ballistic missile which splashed down in the Sea of Japan early Wednesday, according to South Korean, Japanese, and US militaries. The Pentagon's initial assessment indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Pyongyang said the missile reached an altitude of around 4,475 kilometers (2,780 miles), more than 10 times the height of the International Space Station. It said it flew 950 kilometers (690 miles) during its flight, which lasted 53 minutes. Similar altitude and distance figures were previously cited by the South Korean military.
President Donald Trump's top advisers are closer now to achieving what seemed unthinkable at the start of his presidency: Shipping millions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine's embattled military.According to the report, Trump's advisers think that the president will agree to arming Ukraine if they can persuade him that it will lead to "peace" and the Ukrainian government will pay for the weapons. It's possible that they might sucker Trump into believing this, but he would be a fool to listen to them.
Meeting with "Chuck and Nancy" today about keeping government open and working. Problem is they want illegal immigrants flooding into our Country unchecked, are weak on Crime and want to substantially RAISE Taxes. I don't see a deal!Hours after the tweet, Schumer and Pelosi issued a joint statement saying they were no longer attending the scheduled meeting. Talking with Trump, they said, would be a waste of their time.
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 28, 2017
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In typical fashion, the Pentagon reported that 'the Russian jet made "unsafe" contact with the Navy reconnaissance aircraft. The Russian Su-30 fighter jet reportedly flew right around 50 feet in front of the P-8A Poseidon, resulting in the American craft experiencing "a 15-degree roll and violent turbulence," CNN reported.' According to another U.S. official, 'the Russian jet was "provocative" in its flight maneuvers and flying "erratically"'. How dare those dastardly Russians. Perhaps this might have something to do with it: