This was reported by Yonhap, citing North Korean state news agency KCNA, Ukrinform reported.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was present at the military exercises, personally used a new combat vehicle during the training match between tank units and described this tank as the most powerful tank in the world.

In a statement, KCNA said, “He expressed great satisfaction that the new type of main battle tank successfully demonstrated its superior striking power, maneuverability and magnificent combat performance.” said.

The publication adds that Kim emphasized the “special role of tank operators in modern warfare” and ordered them to conduct intensive training and training matches with real combat simulation so that they can quickly and accurately carry out any combat mission in unpredictable situations.

Pyongyang displayed a new tank during a military parade in October 2020, but South Korean experts realized that it looked like an updated version after analyzing footage of the tank from recent exercises.

North Korea was conducting live-fire military drills last week during South Korea and the United States’ large-scale annual Freedom Shield exercises aimed at deterring the North’s nuclear and missile threats.

In Pyongyang, the allies’ military drills are being called a rehearsal for the invasion of North Korea, despite statements from Seoul and Washington that the drills are purely defensive.

As Ukrinform reported, as part of military exercises, North Korea conducted large-scale artillery fire with the participation of units deployed on the inter-Korean border and capable of hitting Seoul.

Photo: “Yonhap”