North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
- North Korea has deployed more than a dozen balloon-like objects around its damaged 5,000-ton warship, which is partially submerged, as revealed by satellite images from Maxar Technologies.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labeled the failed launch a criminal act and ordered repairs to the ship as a matter of national honor.
- Nick Childs, a senior fellow, cautioned that using balloons to keep the ship afloat could lead to further damage if not managed properly.
- Analysts believe the balloons are part of North Korea's effort to expedite the repair of the destroyer.
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North Korea Deploys Mysterious Balloons to Damaged Warship, Satellite Images Reveal
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show New satellite images show that North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially submerged since a botched launch last week. While the purpose of the objects is unclear, experts said they could be used to help get the ship back upright, or protect it from the prying e…
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