News6: North Korea shoots a USA spy plane

SEOUL, South Korea -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un alleged that the country's warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane flying over nearby waters Monday and warned of “shocking” consequences if the U.S. continues reconnaissance in the area.

The United States and South Korea dismissed the North's accusations and urged it to refrain from any acts or rhetoric that raises animosities.

It's unclear if North Korea would follow through. It has made numerous similar threats over alleged U.S. reconnaissance activities, but its latest statement came amid heightened animosities

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