North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: North Korea

World / International

North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea

Al Jazeera reports that North Korean howitzers were spotted close to the border with South Korea. The article provides no further details about their number, precise location or the circumstances of their deployment.

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