Fresh reports from the BBC indicate that the United States and South Korea conducted joint Military Drills in South Korean air space. US B-1B bombers -- along with South Korean F-15K fighter planes -- joined the operation. A war of words between the North Korean and Trump administrations in recent weeks alluded to the escalating tension between the two countries. The latest drills came in response to a series of nuclear and missile tests conducted by North Korea. It’s also believed that North Korean hackers stole a large cache of military documents from the South, as reported by South Korean lawmakers.
The recent hack has done nothing but heighten existing tension. Wartime contingency plans are prominent among the documents stolen.
Bomber combat jets took off from Guam
Two bomber planes took off from Guam and entered South Korean airspace, where they conducted firing exercises. According to reports from RT, Japan’s self-defense force also participated in the drills. It should be noted that some of the missiles that North Korea fired were over Japan. The joint drills indicate the willingness of the participating nations to deal with any aggressive action that comes from North Korea. US Defense Secretary James Mattis warned the US military on Monday that the military should be ready to look at all options in terms of dealing with North Korea.
Mattis clearly hinted at the possibility of using military options to tackle North Korea. It’s the first tine that US B1 lancers have participated in a live drill with South Korean and Japanese defense forces. US Air Force Major Patrick Applegate said, “This is a clear demonstration of our ability to conduct seamless operations with all of our allies anytime anywhere.”
Trump says little rocket man is on a suicide mission
President Trump met with top military officials to discuss strategies relating to how to best deal with the aggressive rogue state.
North Korea conducted its 6th nuclear test on Sep 3, where it tested a hydrogen bomb with over 100 kilo ton yield. On Saturday afternoon Trump tweeted the following: "Presidents and their administrations have been talking to North Korea for 25 years, agreements made and massive amounts of money paid ... hasn't worked, agreements violated before the ink was dry, makings fools of U.S. negotiators. Earlier, in a speech to the UN general assembly, Trump said that Kim Jong-un was on a suicide mission.
