Seoul, Soul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · SOURCE-LINKED REPORT
South Korean Military Prepared to Shoot Down American Drone During Border Misidentification Incident
South Korean troops were prepared to shoot down a United States military drone during a tense border security incident near Seoul. The high-alert situation was triggered when the unmanned aerial vehicle was temporarily misidentified as an unauthorized hostile aircraft. Fortunately, communications were quickly established before any engagement occurred, preventing a potential friendly fire incident between the allies.
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South Korean troops were prepared to shoot down a United States military drone during a tense border security incident near Seoul. The high-alert situation was triggered when the unmanned aerial vehicle was temporarily misidentified as an unauthorized hostile aircraft. Fortunately, communications were quickly established before any engagement occurred, preventing a potential friendly fire incident between the allies.
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