North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch in Response to U.S. Bomber Drills

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, hours after the U.S. flew long-range bombers for drills with its allies. The launches came amid ongoing annual U.S.-South Korean military exercises that North Korea regards as a rehearsal for invasion. The missiles traveled about 225 miles before landing in the waters of the Korean Peninsula's east coast. South Korea and Japan condemned the launches as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. North Korea's testing spree has led to an expansion of drills and increased visibility of U.S. strategic assets in the region.