South Korea’s defense chief refuted North Korea’s allegations of drone incursions, stating that the drones involved were not operated by the South Korean military. North Korea accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty through these drone infiltrations, warning of consequences for the perceived provocation. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back dismissed North Korea’s claims as false, highlighting that the drones shown in North Korea’s photos were not part of South Korea’s military inventory.
North Korea asserted that South Korean drones had entered its territory on two occasions, condemning Seoul as its most hostile adversary. The Korean People’s Army reported capturing an air target flying from South Korea towards the North, intercepting it with electronic warfare assets. Additionally, North Korea claimed another drone, originating from South Korea’s Paju city, was downed near Kaesong after crossing into North Korean airspace.
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter, with relevant agencies confirming that the South Korean military did not deploy drones on the dates specified by North Korea. The defense ministry announced plans for a thorough probe to verify the details surrounding the alleged drone incidents.
