North Korea had launched several short-range ballistic missiles, flying about 400 kilometers (249 miles).The purpose of the test launch was to confirm the accuracy of hitting a target with a super-large warhead at a distance of up to 320 kilometers (200 miles) and assessing the warhead's explosive power, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.Take a look at North Korea's missile test in Sputnik's gallery:
North Korea has successfully test-fired a new type of Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5 tactical ballistic missile and upgraded strategic cruise missile.
North Korea had launched several short-range ballistic missiles, flying about 400 kilometers (249 miles).
The purpose of the test launch was to confirm the accuracy of hitting a target with a super-large warhead at a distance of up to 320 kilometers (200 miles) and assessing the warhead's explosive power, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
Take a look at North Korea's missile test in Sputnik's gallery:
Kim Jong Un said that such tests and the continuous improvement of the performance of weapons and equipment through them are directly related to the grave threat posed by forces outside of the country.
Pyongyang tested a Kim Jong Un reportedly said that the current regional situation, which "threatens North Korea's security," requires military strength.Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5 tactical ballistic missile on July 1.
This new tactical ballistic missile was tipped with a 4.5 ton super-large conventional warhead, according to its design.
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![Pyongyang tested a Kim Jong Un reportedly said that the current regional situation, which "threatens North Korea's security," requires military strength.Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5 tactical ballistic missile on July 1. - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e8/09/13/1120202703_0:0:1000:663_600x0_80_0_1_8443def16f12befca9dfd082cd790ea5.jpg "Pyongyang tested a Kim Jong Un reportedly said that the current regional situation, which "threatens North Korea's security," requires military strength.Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5 tactical ballistic missile on July 1.")
