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US bombers in North Korea Show of Force

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)

14 minutes

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Sat 23 Sep 201722:06GMT

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  • Sat 23 Sep 201722:06GMT