16 APR 2026
North KoreaWest Sea of Korea

North Korea details destroyer missile test

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:07 UTC · 1 source

North Korea conducted a test launch of cruise and anti-ship missiles from the destroyer 'Choe Hyeon' under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, as reported by state media KCNA. The cruise missiles flew for approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes, while the anti-ship missiles flew for about 32-33 minutes, successfully hitting designated targets in the West Sea of Korea. The detailed performance data suggests a focus on validating the extended range and precision of its naval strike capabilities. The test underscores ongoing efforts to advance the country's maritime military power.

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TGIntel Slavaview13h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:07 UTC · First reported: 13h ago