11 Aug 2019 | 04:41 AM UTC

North Korea: Ballistic missile test conducted on August 10 /update 25

North Korea conducts another ballistic missile test on August 10, firing two projectiles off the northeast coast

TIMEFRAME expected from 8/10/2019, 12:00 AM until 8/24/2019, 11:59 PM (Asia/Pyongyang). COUNTRY/REGION North Korea

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14 Apr 06:03 AM UTC —

North Korea: Suspected cruise missile test in the East Sea April 14 /update 32

02 Mar 08:16 PM UTC —

North Korea: Country fires suspected short-range missiles into Sea of Japan March 2 /update 31

31 Oct 07:44 PM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectiles launched into East Sea October 31 /update 30

02 Oct 01:24 AM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectiles fired into Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone October 2 /update 29

09 Sep 11:09 PM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectiles fired eastward from South Pyongan province September 10 /update 28

24 Aug 01:19 AM UTC —

North Korea: Two projectiles fired into the East Sea August 24 /update 27

16 Aug 12:12 AM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectiles fired into Sea of Japan August 16 /update 26

05 Aug 09:55 PM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectile launch detected August 6 /update 24

01 Aug 08:05 PM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectile launch detected August 2 /update 23

30 Jul 09:32 PM UTC —

North Korea: Multiple unidentified projectiles fired off eastern coast July 31 /update 22

25 Jul 02:57 AM UTC —

North Korea: Two ballistic missiles fired into the East Sea July 25 /update 21

24 Jul 09:27 PM UTC —

North Korea: Unidentified projectile launched from Wonsan area July 25 /update 20

18 Jul 04:02 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim July 17 attack on Jizan Airport (GIZ) /update 19

16 Jul 07:00 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim attacks on Khamis Mushait, Jizan Airport (GIZ) July 16 /update 18

08 Jul 08:22 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim drone attack on Abha Airport (AHB) July 8 /update 17

06 Jul 09:01 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim attack on Jizan airport July 6 /update 16

05 Jul 01:58 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim attacks on Jizan and Abha airports July 4 /update 15

02 Jul 12:51 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthi drone attack wounds five in Abha July 2 /update 14

30 Jun 01:04 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim another attack on Abha Airport June 29 /update 13

29 Jun 09:19 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis launch drone attack targeting Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) June 29 /update 12

26 Jun 12:48 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Further Houthi drone attacks reported June 25-26 /update 11

23 Jun 07:43 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Drone attack at Abha Airport (AHB) kills one, wounds seven others June 23 /update 10

20 Jun 06:30 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim attack targeting Jizan Airport (GIZ) June 20 /update 9

20 Jun 07:05 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim missile attack in Jizan province June 19 /update 8

19 Jun 12:53 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthi drone intercepted June 19 /update 7

17 Jun 09:47 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim drone attack on Abha airport June 17 /update 6

15 Jun 10:26 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim drone attacks on Jizan and Abha airports June 15 /update 5

14 Jun 12:53 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim second attack on Abha Airport (AHB) June 14 /update 4

12 Jun 02:42 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Missile attack wounds 26 at Abha Airport (AHB) June 12 /update 3

12 Jun 05:00 AM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim unconfirmed attack on Abha Airport June 12 /update 2

10 Jun 11:13 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim unconfirmed attacks on King Khalid Air Base June 10 /update 1

09 Jun 03:15 PM UTC —

Saudi Arabia: Houthi rebels claim drones targeted JIZ airport on June 9

Event

Another round of ballistic missile tests was conducted by the North Korean military during the early morning hours (local time) of Saturday, August 10. According to South Korean officials, two suspected short-range missiles were fired off the coast of the northeastern city of Hamhung. The missiles flew 400 km (250 mi) before landing in the sea between Japan and the Korean peninsula. North Korea’s official news agency also reported that leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the test.

Similar North Korean launches are possible over the coming days.

Context

The August 10 launch is the fifth short-range ballistic missile launch by North Korea over a two-week period.

Advice

Individuals in the region are advised to monitor developments and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.

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