Seoul, South Korea (CNN) North Korea on Friday test fired what are presumed to be two ballistic missiles from a rail car, according to state media. The test comes after North Korea said it successfully test-fired a hypersonic missile on Tuesday, the second alleged test of such a weapon by the Kim Jong Un regime within a week and the third since New Year's Day. Friday's test drill was used for "checking and judging the proficiency" of the "railway-borne missile regiment of North Phyongan province," the Korean Central News Agency said. Images of the railway-borne drill were released by North Korea's official news agency. This is not the first time North Korea has launched missiles from a rail car.

Source: CNN January 15, 2022 04:37 UTC