Japan’s command failed to destroy North Korea missiles

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A Japanese command to “destroy” incoming North Korea missiles on Monday repeatedly failed, according to local press.

Tokyo’s self-defence forces were unable to recognise North Korea preparations for Monday’s missile test because Pyongyang used a road mobile launcher, also known as a transporter erector launcher, it was reported.

 

On Monday, the defence ministry could not detect the three ballistic missiles North Korea fired until they landed west of Hokkaido in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.

Tokyo also could not immediately confirm the results of the launch even after Seoul’s joint chiefs notified the public of the tests.

Japan press also reported the missiles have increased in strike accuracy. Each of the three missiles launched Monday travelled about 620 miles before falling into Japanese waters.

The defence ministry estimates the missiles fell between 125 and 155 miles from Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

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