North Korea Sent 10,000 Containers Filled with Artillery Shells to Russia Amid Ukraine War
In a startling development amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, South Korea's defense minister Shin Wonsik revealed that North Korea has dispatched approximately 10,000 shipping containers to Russia, each potentially containing up to 4.8 million artillery shells . These munitions are reported to be similar to those used by Russian forces in their assault on Ukraine. The revelation comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's anticipated visit to Pyongyang, where he is expected to seek closer military cooperation, including additional supplies of such artillery shells. The bilateral exchange appears to be a strategic maneuver aimed at bolstering Russia's military capabilities amidst international sanctions and logistical challenges in supplying its forces engaged in Ukraine. In return for the artillery shells, Russia has reportedly provided North Korea with technology assistance for satellite deployment and conventional military equipment such as tanks and aircraf
