S. Korea launches jets, fires shots after North flies drones

December 26, 2022

South Korea said Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, it fired warning shots after North Korean drones violated the South’s airspace. South Korea said Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, it fired warning shots after North Korean drones violated the South’s airspace. The military responded by firing warning shots and launching fighter jets and attack helicopters to shoot down the North Korean drones. ADVERTISEMENTIt’s the first time for North Korean drones to enter South Korean airspace since 2017, when a suspected North Korean drone was found crashed in South Korea. North Korea has previously touted its drone program, and South Korean officials said the North has about 300 drones.