What If North Korea Launched a Nuclear Bomb (Minute by Minute)
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North Korean launches Hwasong-15 missile, triggering US defense response with activated interceptors and special ops forces deployed to prevent imminent attack. US successfully intercepts North Korean warhead after initial misses, prompting President to seek war declaration from Congress.
Insights
- Kim Jong Un personally gives the launch order for the Hwasong-15 missile, highlighting the centralized control and direct involvement of North Korean leadership in military decisions.
- The US deploys a comprehensive and coordinated defense strategy, involving various missile defense systems, air assets, ground forces, and special operations to counter the North Korean threat, showcasing the complexity and readiness of American military capabilities in response to potential attacks.
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Recent questions
What is the Hwasong-15 missile?
A long-range intercontinental ballistic missile.
How did the US respond to the missile launch?
Activated missile defense systems and prepared interceptors.
What role did US supercomputers play in the response?
Calculated firing solution for interceptors.
How did US forces prepare for air dominance?
Readied F-15s and F-16s in Guam, Japan, and South Korea.
What actions did US special ops forces take?
Departed to North Korean nuclear facilities.
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