DPRK fires three missiles, no threats posed: U.S. military

Source: Xinhua | 2017-08-26 08:09:11 | Editor: huaxia

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un reacts with scientists and technicians of the DPRK Academy of Defence Science after the test-launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 in this undated photo released by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang July, 5, 2017. KCNA/via (REUTERS/File Photo)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Pacific Command said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched three missiles earlier Friday but none of them had posed a threat.

"The first and third missiles...failed in flight," said the spokesman, Commander Dave Benham.

"The second missile launch... appear to have blown up almost immediately," he said.

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DPRK fires three missiles, no threats posed: U.S. military

Source: Xinhua 2017-08-26 08:09:11

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Pacific Command said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched three missiles earlier Friday but none of them had posed a threat.

"The first and third missiles...failed in flight," said the spokesman, Commander Dave Benham.

"The second missile launch... appear to have blown up almost immediately," he said.