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North Korea fires short-range missile barrage during drills

North Korea fired a short-range missile barrage as joint military drills were carried out in South Korea. The launches were conducted amid the ongoing South Korea-U.S. drill activity.
WHO: North Korea
WHAT: Fired a short-range missile barrage
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The missile barrage was carried out amid joint military drills in South Korea.

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