North Korea warns of 'unpredictable disaster' over U.S. spy plane

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North Korea warns of 'unpredictable disaster' over U.S. spy plane

Published: 31 May. 2024, 12:04 Updated: 31 May. 2024, 13:19

North Korea on Friday denounced a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft's latest flight over South Korea, warning that its enemies could face an "unpredictable disaster" if they continue reckless military moves.

The U.S. Air Force's RC-135U Combat Sent was seen flying over the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday after taking off from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, according to multiple flight trackers.

In a commentary carried by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the North claimed the U.S. spy aircraft conducted air surveillance close to the country's southern border.

"[The United States] has been making a routine of doing monitoring and reconnaissance activity against us for almost 24 hours," the KCNA said.

North Korea also took issue with a planned joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States set for August, calling it an "extremely provocative and reckless" war drill against North Korea.

"The latest development shows that it is inevitable for us to strengthen our self-defense measures to take aim at, quell and crush the United States and its followers in a bid to safeguard the sovereign right and security interest," the KCNA said.

North Korea sent hundreds of big balloons carrying trash and manure to South Korea earlier this week, and it also made a botched attempt to launch a spy satellite Monday.

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