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international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: North Korea's Artillery Fire Prompts South Korean Island Evacuations and Joint US Drills"

North Korea fired approximately 200 shells near two South Korean islands, prompting island residents to seek safety in bomb shelters. The shells landed in the waters north of the Northern Limit Line, with no reported injuries. South Korea responded with live-fire drills. The incident escalated tensions in the region, with South Korea blaming North Korea for the heightened state of alert. The shelling follows recent joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S., which North Korea has historically condemned.

via The Washington Post|

#bomb-shelters #international-affairs #military-tensions

military2 years ago•1 min saved

US F-16 Pilot Rescued After Jet Crashes into Yellow Sea

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea off South Korea's southwestern coast after experiencing an in-flight emergency. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was rescued by the Republic of Korea Maritime Forces in stable condition. The cause of the emergency is unknown and will be thoroughly investigated.

via Fox News|

#f-16 #military #pilot-rescue

military2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Undersea Incident Claims Lives of 55 Chinese Sailors"

China has denied reports that 55 Chinese sailors aboard a submarine designated 093-417 died after a "catastrophic" failure of the vessel's oxygen systems in the Yellow Sea. British intelligence suggests that the submarine hit a chain and anchor trap used by the Chinese PLA Navy to ensnare US and allied submarines, resulting in system failures and the poisoning of the crew. The incident highlights the strategic importance of the Yellow Sea for China, which shares maritime borders with North Korea, South Korea, and Japan, and relies on it for commercial trade and supply routes. The loss of the advanced submarine is significant for the PLA Navy.

via We Are The Mighty|

#chain-and-anchor-trap #china #military

military2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Loss: 55 Chinese Sailors Perish in Undersea Trap Mishap"

55 Chinese sailors aboard a Chinese submarine are presumed dead after an accident in the Yellow Sea, caused by a "catastrophic" failure of the vessel's oxygen systems. British intelligence reports suggest that the submarine hit a chain and anchor trap used by the Chinese navy to ensnare US and allied submarines, resulting in system failures and the poisoning of the crew. The incident highlights the strategic importance of the Yellow Sea for China, as it shares maritime borders with North Korea, South Korea, and Japan, and serves as a vital supply route between China and Russia.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#chain-and-anchor-trap #china #military

tragedy2 years ago•0 min saved

"Chinese Submarine Tragedy: 55 Sailors Feared Dead in Yellow Sea Accident"

At least 55 Chinese sailors are feared dead after a nuclear submarine accident in the Yellow Sea, reportedly caused by a catastrophic failure in the submarine's oxygen systems. The incident occurred when the submarine struck a chain and anchor obstacle. China has denied the claims, and the incident remains unconfirmed, with a UK report based on defense intelligence and classified at a high level of secrecy.

via Times of India|

#chinese-sailors #oxygen-systems-failure #submarine-accident

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Chinese Nuclear Submarine Trapped, 55 Sailors Feared Dead"

Fifty-five Chinese sailors, including the captain and 21 officers, are feared dead after their nuclear submarine reportedly got caught in a trap intended for British and US submarines in the Yellow Sea. The incident, which China denies, is believed to have been caused by a catastrophic failure of the submarine's oxygen systems. China apparently refused international assistance for the stricken submarine.

via Daily Mail|

#china #denial #international-affairs