In a significant escalation of hostilities, North Korea has blown up several roads and rail lines connecting it to South Korea, prompting retaliatory gunfire from the South. Following the destruction, North Korea warned that it is ready to open fire and completely cut ties with Seoul. The situation has further deteriorated as North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones over its territory, which it claims resulted in leaflet drops over Pyongyang. Amid these tensions, both sides are preparing for potential military confrontations, with South Korea asserting that it is fully ready to respond to any aggression.