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Satellite images indicate North Korea may be supplying arms to Russia for use in Ukraine war

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) visit a construction site of the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023 in Tsiolkovsky, Russia. "Dozens of high-resolution satellite images taken in recent months reveal that Russia has likely begun shipping North Korean munitions at scale," a new report from the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank said on Monday.
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Overview

  • Satellite images show Russian cargo ships making frequent trips between North Korea and Russia since August.
  • It's believed the cargo could include ammunition and other military equipment from North Korea.
  • The recent expansion of munition storage near the Ukraine border supports the claim of arms transfers.
  • If confirmed, it would show cooperation between North Korea and Russia in the war effort.
  • The alleged arms shipments come as the war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight.