North Korean Warship Launch Ends in Catastrophic Failure
A serious accident during the launch of a new North Korean 5,000-ton destroyer resulted in damage to the vessel’s bottom, prompting leader Kim Jong Un to label the incident a “criminal act” due to negligence. The mishap, witnessed by Kim, led to accusations of “inexperienced command and operational carelessness,” and those responsible face consequences. South Korea’s military reported that the launch attempt, using an outdated side-launch method, failed, and the damaged ship is now listing. The incident occurred alongside the launch of multiple cruise missiles, and speculation suggests potential Russian involvement in the destroyer’s construction.
John Q. Hosedrinker