Ukrainian officials denied the U. S. missile claim, saying they had launched only short-range missiles that couldn't reach the plane flying some 155 miles away.

乌克兰官员否认了美国有关导弹误射的说法，辩称他们只发射了短程导弹，不可能击中飞行在155英里以外的客机。

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Flying simulated drone of skimming sea missile is one of the important drone to complete short range antimissile warship gun weapon system development test and equipment adopt.

掠海导弹飞行模拟靶标是完成近程反导舰炮武器系统研制试验及装备交验所必须的重要靶标之一。

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From Tokyo,Secretary Gates will travel to Seoul, where Geoff Morrell says he will try to further reassure officials of the U.S.commitment to South Korea's security, in the wake the latest short-range missile tests by North Korea earlier this month.

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