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United States bombers and fighter jets flew in international waters along the east coast of North Korea.
The United States Air Force has flown B-1B bombers escorted by fighter jets in international airspace over waters east of North Korea. A spokesman said the flight was to underscore the seriousness with which the US takes North Korea's reckless behaviour.
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(Photo: A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lance. Credit: US Pacific Command)
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