North Korea: Japan, US engage in joint drills after missile launch

Military aircraft Japan And America conducted a joint exercise on Tuesday in response to the launch of a ballistic missile from North KoreaJapanese officials said.

Joint Staff Japan Eight Japanese and four American fighter jets took part in the exercise in airspace west of the Kyushu region.

“Surrounding security environment Japan Including becomes more and more complicated A ballistic missile was launched by North Korea That flew Japan“The Defense Forces and the US Army conducted a joint exercise,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

The forces “confirmed their readiness and demonstrated strong resolve at home and abroad. Japan Y America To deal with any situation,” he added.

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The announcement came shortly after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command.

“We are taking quick action,” Kishida told reporters, adding that Tokyo and Washington had “decided to hold joint exercises,” without elaborating.

Kishida indicated that he would hold telephone conversations with US President Joe Biden to reaffirm the strong coordination between the leaders. Japan Y America“.

This is the first time North Korea has launched a missile Japan In five years. This led to the activation of an emergency alert system that alerted the population of many regions Japan Take shelter.

The missile fell into the sea without injury or damage.

(With information from AFP)

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