South Korea takes to the air F-35A Lightning II fighters after detecting more than 180 combat aircraft of the DPRK

Tensions between the two Koreas continue to rise. The Yonhap News news agency reports that the Republic of Korea has lifted dozens of planes into the sky after detecting North Korean combat aircraft.

Here's What We Know

South Korea's air force radars have detected 180 DPRK combat aircraft in various locations. North Korean fighters and bombers were detected off the west and east coast between 22:00 (EDT) or 19:00 (PDT) and 02:00 (EDT) or 23:00 (PDT).

In response, South Korea alerted 80 aircraft, including fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. In contrast to Nov. 3, the two countries' aviation avoided launching missiles at each other.

The day before, North Korea fired a ballistic missile at its southern neighbor. South Korean aircraft responded by firing three missiles, including the American AGM-84H/L SLAM-ER. The DPRK says it categorically protests the joint exercises between South Korea and the United States. Analysts say that Pyongyang wants to involve the two countries in nuclear negotiations.

Source: Yonhap News

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