U.S. flies nuclear-capable bombers amid tensions with N. Korea
By HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press
Published: April 5, 2023, 8:13am
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula again on Wednesday in a show of strength against North Korea amid concerns that the North might conduct a nuclear test.
The long-range bombers took part in joint aerial drills with U.S. and South Korean fighter jets over the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said.
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