Contents tagged with missile launch

  • Russia announced that its navy will conduct new missile launches off the coast of Syria

    In the next two weeks, the Russian military will be preparing for missile launches off the coast of Syria, as reported by Interfax citing information contained in the international notification for aviation personnel - Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and a navigational warning for seafarers. According to the warnings, missile launches will be taking place in the eastern Mediterranean on July 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28, from 08:00 to 18:00 Moscow time. As the agency notes, the same sea area was previously …

  • Seoul reports failed attempt by North Korea to launch missile

    North Korea tried to carry out a new missile launch, which was unsuccessful, the news outlet AFR reported, citing the South Korean military.

    “North Korea attempted to test an unidentified type of missile from the Sinpo area in the Hamkyong Province this morning, but we suspect the launch has failed,” the South Korean ministry of defense announced.

    Later the American military reported that the missile exploded virtually at the start. Its type is still unknown.

    "The missile blew up almost …