North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

Summary

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, adding to a streak of weapons tests, The Hindu reports. The country has been ramping up tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable systems while maintaining a hard line toward Seoul. This follows earlier reports that North Korea said it conducted an intermediate-range strategic missile drill as tensions on the Korean peninsula escalated.

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1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 13:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, adding to its weapons-test streak.