South Korea has scrambled its air drive and fired caution pictures after 5 North Korean drones crossed over into its territory, it stated.
The incursion comes amid larger tensions between the 2 nations, with the North engaging in an unparalleled choice of missile checks this yr.
A spokesperson for the South Korean army stated the drones had been noticed over the northern a part of the rustic and one reportedly flew close to the capital Seoul.
“This is a clear provocation by North Korea violating South Korean airspace,” South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff senior professional Lee Seung-oh stated.
“They are small drones of two-metre class or smaller. One flew to the northern part of the metropolitan area, and the other four were around Ganghwado area.
“Our army straight away replied in self-defense”.
Lee said the military “operated property to shoot down” the drones however didn’t say whether or not it have been a hit or no longer.
The South Korean army stated it has despatched surveillance planes into the North to {photograph} its army installations.
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