North Korea has denounced the United States for deploying B-1B strategic bombers to a US base in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan.
The US Indo-Pacific Command said US Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and airmen had arrived at Misawa Air Base on April 15 to support the US forces' efforts, including training with allies and partners.
In an article on Friday, the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency claimed that the stationing of the US bombers could become a long-term deployment in Japan. It said the move aims to escalate tensions in the region by using Japan and South Korea as outposts.
The article warned that the US would face backlash from people in the region for its schemes.
The B-1B Lancer is known to have the capacity to reach the Korean Peninsula quickly while carrying several dozen tons of ammunition.
North Korea has often denounced the US when it has deployed the bomber in the surrounding region.
The US Indo-Pacific Command said US Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and airmen had arrived at Misawa Air Base on April 15 to support the US forces' efforts, including training with allies and partners.
In an article on Friday, the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency claimed that the stationing of the US bombers could become a long-term deployment in Japan. It said the move aims to escalate tensions in the region by using Japan and South Korea as outposts.
The article warned that the US would face backlash from people in the region for its schemes.
The B-1B Lancer is known to have the capacity to reach the Korean Peninsula quickly while carrying several dozen tons of ammunition.
North Korea has often denounced the US when it has deployed the bomber in the surrounding region.
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United States deploys B-1B strategic bombers to Misawa Air Base, Japan, drawing criticism from North Korea. The Korean Central News Agency alleges that the deployment could be long-term and aims to escalate regional tensions. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated the move supports U.S. forces'
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250425_11/
Date: April 25, 2025
Created: 2025/04/26 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:36
Last Read: 2025/04/26 10:35