North Korea tests tactical ballistic missiles with new warheads PHOTO

On April 19, North Korea test-fired a series of short-range tactical ballistic missiles to assess newly developed warheads.

The launches took place on April 19 under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, Caliber.Az reports, citing the state media.

The test evaluated the effectiveness of cluster-type and fragmentation warheads fitted to an upgraded version of the Hwasongpho-11 Ra.

Five missiles were fired towards a target area approximately 136 km away, hitting a zone of about 12.5 to 13 hectares with high strike density, the report said.

Kim expressed satisfaction with the results, saying the development of diverse warhead systems would improve the military’s ability to strike designated targets with both precision and intensity.

By Aghakazim Guliyev