Hong Kong
CNN
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North Korea held a nighttime army parade on Wednesday, business satellite tv for pc imagery revealed, that includes what gave the impression to be its latest ballistic missile launchers.
The extensively anticipated occasion, which marked the founding anniversary of its military, comes as North Korea continues to push forward with the event of nuclear succesful weapons amid tensions with the West.
Last yr noticed North Korea check extra missiles than at any time in its historical past, together with an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that might in concept strike the US mainland.
The satellite tv for pc photos, offered by Maxar Technologies, seem to indicate various ballistic missile launchers being paraded previous Kim il Sung Square Wednesday night time, which is filled with individuals. The sq. additionally featured a big North Korean flag, the pictures present.
Earlier on Wednesday, extra satellite tv for pc imagery taken by Maxar confirmed preparations for the parade. At least 17 ballistic missiles are seen lined up outdoors the sq..
North Korea state media had not reported on the parade as of Thursday morning native time.
The Kim Jong Un regime normally holds army parades at night time and releases photos someday the subsequent day.