Friday, 19 June 2009Russia is monitoring North Korea's preparations for a ballistic missile launch, but does not know when it might take place, a deputy chief of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff said on Friday.
"It is too early to say when North Korea could launch a missile - this could happen any time," Lt. Gen. Alexander Burutin said. "Our monitoring facilities are on permanent alert, and we will trace the missile seconds after it is launched."
Japanese and South Korean intelligence sources have said the North appears to be preparing to test-launch two intercontinental ballistic missiles, in defiance of new UN sanctions.
The reclusive communist state carried out a series of short-range missile launches after its May 25 nuclear test, and has threatened steps to build up its deterrence potential to counter what it calls hostile U.S. policies. |
Friday, 19 June 2009
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