S Korea, DPRK clash in naval coast off west coast

South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reports that South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have engaged in a naval clash off the Korean Peninsula's west coast,their first in over seven years.

According to Yonhap, a DPRK patrol ship crossed South Korea's Northern Limit Line on Tuesday, prompting the South Korean Navy to fire warning shots. The DPRK vessel reportedly ignored the warnings and continued sailing into southern waters,leading the South Korean Navy fired additional shots.

The DPRK vessel is said to have returned fire before turning back. No casualties have been reported on the South Korean ship, while the DPRK vessel reportedly suffered considerable damage.