North Korea’s failed missile was reportedly headed to Russia but was detonated prompting Vladimir Putin to put his country on high alert.
Pyongyang test‑fired the ballistic weapon on Saturday despite calls from the US and others to curb its nuclear trials.
Seoul media reports that the KN‑17 weapon travelled 48 kilometres before officials exploded it after fears it was fired at Russia by accident.
Russia’s chairman of defence and security, Victor Ozerov, said its air defences in its eastern territories had been put on high alert.
Putin has sent troops to Russia’s border with North Korea amid fears of a rush of refugees trying to flee the country.
Source: News.com.au
