US Strategic Command Registers Launch of Two North Korean Missiles

The US Strategic Command registered North Korea launching two presumably medium-range missiles on Wednesday, media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — One missile exploded immediately after the launch, while the other one flew over the country's territory to drop in the Sea of Japan, Reuters said, citing the Command's statement.

The missile was launched from the North Korean province of Hwanghae-Namdo toward the Sea of Japan, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.