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Operation Vigilant Storm will involve US and South Korean air forces flying 1,600 sorties, including close air support, defensive counter air, and emergency air operations 24 hours a day.Summary
Rebecca Falconer writing in Axios, makes the following points:
- North Korea describes the exercises as a "rehearsal for invasion and proof of hostile policies by Washington and Seoul".
- North Korea says "tactical nuclear" drills represent a "warning" to the U.S. and South Korea.
- The U.S. and South Korea say their drills are in response to the record launch of North Korean missiles.
References
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References from the Web:
- OCT 2022 North Korea Demands U.S., South Korea Halt Joint Military Drills-VOA News
- NOV 2022 U.S. bombers fly in military exercise with South Korea as North Korea fires more missiles-PBS
Source Information:
- Article Source: Axios - Breaking news, U.S. news and politics, and local news
- Media Check: Axios -Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
