Satellite images have exposed a botched naval launch by North Korea, showing a 5,000-ton destroyer crumpled and draped in a blue tarp near its launch site. The embarrassing failure reportedly has Kim Jong Un fuming—hardly the strong military image he wants to project.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a damaged ship—it’s a blow to North Korea’s carefully crafted narrative of military prowess. Failed launches like this undermine Kim’s domestic propaganda and hint at deeper issues in the regime’s arms programs. For the rest of the world, it’s a reminder that even aggressive regimes face humbling technical setbacks.