2024-01-05 08:32:09
North Korea Fires 200+ Artillery Shells Near South Korean Border, Prompts Evacuations
In a startling act of aggression, North Korea launched over 200 artillery shells into the maritime area near the border with South Korea early this morning. The attack has prompted the South Korean military to order residents of Yeonpyeong Island and another nearby island to evacuate their homes and seek shelter.
The Ministry of Defense in South Korea did not confirm whether the evacuation order was in response to the North’s artillery fire or if it was due to South Korea’s own exercises in the area. However, reports indicate that the southern country fears a harsh response from North Korea to its planned live fire drills.
In a text message sent to residents on the islands, it was cited that “naval fire” would be carried out by South Korean forces later today. An official on Yeonpyeong Island stated that the evacuation was ordered at the request of the South Korean military.
Thankfully, the firing by North Korea did not cause any civilian or military damage in the South, as reported by the South Korean military. Nevertheless, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman condemned the attack, labeling it as an “act of provocation that escalates tensions and threatens peace on the Korean Peninsula.”
The situation remains tense as both North and South Korea weigh their next moves in the wake of this latest escalation of hostilities.
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