Overview

• North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over Pyongyang, prompting heightened military alerts on both sides.
• Kim Jong Un's regime has destroyed roads and railways to the South, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.
• The North's actions are seen as attempts to deflect from internal economic struggles and rally domestic support.
• Pyongyang's alliance with Russia appears to bolster its confidence, despite its deteriorating economy and internal dissent.
• Analysts warn that while nuclear threats remain, North Korea's conventional military capabilities are insufficient for sustained conflict.