[Al Arabiya Latest] Russia has information on North Korean plans to launch a ballistic missile but does not know when it will take place, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military source as saying on Wednesday.
"We have certain information about the type and characteristics of the missile. However, we do not have accurate data on the timing of its launch," the source in Russia's General Staff said.
He added that Russia would be monitoring the launch. It was unclear whether he was referring to a short- or long-range missile.
Separately, the ITAR-TASS news agency quoted a source in the Russian foreign ministry as saying: "Judging by everything, a launch will take place. There are signs that preparations for this are underway." |