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North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

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What happened

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:26:15 UTC.

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