North Korea has reportedly deployed howitzer guns close to the border with South Korea, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The sighting comes in the wake of a mine blast in September that wounded three South Korean soldiers.
The howitzers were observed near the heavily fortified border that separates the two Koreas, a zone that has long been a flashpoint for military tensions. The exact location of the artillery was not specified in the report.
The mine incident that injured the soldiers occurred in September, but details such as the precise site or the circumstances of the blast were not disclosed by the source.
North Korea has historically maintained a significant military presence along the border, including artillery units. The recent sighting is seen by analysts as a continuation of that posture.
The deployment of howitzer guns and the earlier mine blast highlight the ongoing volatility in the region and the potential for further escalation between the two nations.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
