South Korea accidentally launched anti-aircraft missile

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The Air Force of South Korea reported the accidental launch of a Cheongung air defense missile. Report informs citing the Yonhap that the missile was launched from a military base 85 km of Seoul

The Korean Air Force official said that the medium-range missile was eliminated in the air according to the protocol of self-destruction. No information about the victims and the destruction has been reported.

An investigation team has been set up to disclose the causes of the incident.

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