Failed to impair destroyers, which caused the damage to the ship of 5,000 tons, before the eyes of the North Korea leader Kim Jong’s. On that occasion, he stated that the incident violated the dignity of the Earth and promised that they would be responsible.
The KCNE State News Agency identified as the main engineers of the Chongjin shipyard in the north of the country, where the ship and built, as well as the construction manager of that administrative manager.
The accident happened in the northeastern port of Chongjin in front of numerous gathered observers, which further increased the public humility for Kim who was trying to demonstrate military power on that occasion.
Satellite images show a war boat covered with tarpaulins lying on the side, with a stern facing the harbor, while the bow remains on the side vituation, the American Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
North Korea’s Latest Naval Destroyer has been significantly damaged prior to ITS Launch. In a rare acknowledgment, North Korea’s State News Agency Kcna Reported Yesterday an incident occurred with a new destroyer in Chongjin, which was close to being launched. pic.twitter.com/0pfuqehynf
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After Kim issued an order for the ship to be repaired until the next meeting of the ruling party in June, the KCNA announced that the works continued to continue at the accelerated pace. In a separate statement, referring to the Ministry of Defense, the KCNE states that the North Korean armed forces “will thoroughly restrain and control all forms of military threats from enemy countries”, with the aim of opposition to the U.S. military presence in the region.
We remind you, the incident happened on Thursday. Until the accident occurred when the transport cradle under the stern part of the ship slid from the rails, which is why the ship remained tilted.
Analyst of the International Institute for Strategic Studies Joseph Dempsey stated that shots suggest that the ship was tilted towards the right side and possible partially submerged.
“Given the angle of slope and position, the ship is probably on the side or at least partially underwater,” he wrote on the X platform.
It is another ship of the new Class Cho Hyon, whose presentation has caused great interest among domestic and foreign military circles. This project is considered the most ambitious maritime endeavor of Pyongjang so far and symbolizes the attempt to modernize the Navy who leans mainly mainly on coastal defense.
Sidharth Kaushal from the Royal United Services Institute pointed out that this new class of war ships is a significant strategic step forward for North Korea: “The construction of this class is significantly deviating from the previous practice and is an important strategic shift.”
Kim ordered an urgent repair of damage and set the deadline – the ship must be ready to a key meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party Korea in June. In April, he also announced the beginning of the construction of new warships in 2026. years, including cruiser and accompanying units.
(Vijesti.ba)
