N Korea Showcases Military Might During Pyongyang Parade

Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu oversaw a military parade that took place in Pyongyang on Thursday night.

The parade featured North Korea's Hwasong-17 and solid-fuel Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles, as well as overflights of unmanned aerial vehicles, among other military hardware, a North Korean news agency reported.

The event, which was also attended by senior Chinese officials, was timed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of North Korea's Victory Day. The Russian defense minister attended the parade within the framework of his three-day visit to the DPRK that wrapped up on July 27.

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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attend a military parade in Pyongyang.

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A view of the Pyongyang military parade.

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North Korean servicemen march during a military parade.

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North Korea's tanks are seen at the Pyongyang military parade.

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Participants of the Pyongyang military parade waving national flags.

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Participants of the military parade in Pyongyang.

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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are standing on the balcony watching the parade.

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A North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile.

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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is seen talking to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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Large-scale installations on the Pyongyang military parade.

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Participants of the Pyongyang military parade.

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North Korean servicemen take part in a military parade in Pyongyang.

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North Korea's anti-aircraft systems are seen moving during a parade.

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A magnificent show of a military parade in Pyongyang.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomes the participants of the parade.

North Korea Showcases Military Might During Pyongyang Parade