Intelligence

At least 160 Cases of U.S. Aerial Espionage Committed in July

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

   Pyongyang, July 31 (KCNA) -- The U.S. imperialists committed at least 160 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK in July, according to military sources. Involved there were strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes based in south Korea and overseas.
    Espionage by RC-135 strategic reconnaissance plane numbered 19 cases in twelve days.
    U-2 planes newly deployed in south Korea last month made long flights in the sky above forefront area including the area west of Tokjok Islet, Phochon and the area east of Sokcho to conduct espionage on major military objects and military movements of the DPRK almost every day.
    Meanwhile, the number of espionage by RC-12 and other tactical reconnaissance planes reached more than 90 cases.