On Tuesday, the U.S. deployed long-range B-1B bombers as a display of strength towards North Korea, shortly after Kim Jong Un's powerful sister pledged to oppose U.S. efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program. According to South Korea's Defense Ministry, the U.S. bombers took part in a joint aerial exercise with South Korea to bolster the allies' operational capabilities and showcase their deterrence against North Korea's developing nuclear ambitions. South Korean F-35 and F-16 fighter jets and American F-16 fighter jets also took part in the training over the Korean Peninsula. This event took place on 04/15/2025 at the following location: Seoul, South Korea.
Incident Type: Military Conflict
Event Type: Show of Force
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: CBS/AP