North Korea Claims Recovery of South Korean Drone

North Korea announced the recovery of remains from a South Korean military drone in Pyongyang, asserting that it was involved in dropping propaganda leaflets over the city. The Ministry of Defense in North Korea stated that the drone was discovered on October 13 and has been scientifically verified to originate from South Korea. Analysts have confirmed that the images released by North Korea show a UAV consistent with South Korean military designs, particularly those showcased during a recent Armed Forces Day event. In response, South Korea's military initially denied sending any drones and later stated that there is "no value in verifying or responding" to North Korea's claims. Pyongyang has issued a stern warning that any future drone incursions will be regarded as a declaration of war, raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The situation is further complicated by ongoing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, particularly concerning arms supply for the war in Ukraine.