North Korea has sent 7,000 containers of military aid to Russia – South Korea

South Korea believes that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) has sent about 7,000 containers of ammunition and other military equipment to Russia since last year.

Source: Shin Won-sik, South Korea's Minister of National Defence; Sky News

Details: Shin Won-sik said the DPRK has sent about 7,000 containers filled with ammunition and other military equipment to Russia since last year.

South Korea's defence minister made the announcement at a press conference several hours after the South Korean military reported that the DPRK had launched short-range ballistic missiles in the country's eastern waters.

Shin Won-sik noted that Pyongyang had likely received over 9,000 containers of aid in exchange for military support.

The minister further stated that North Korea used to rely on ships but is now increasingly using railways for cross-border arms deliveries.

Background:

• Shin Won-sik, South Korea's Minister of National Defence, reported that the DPRK's munitions plants are working at full capacity to supply Russia with weapons.
• The US has information, confirmed by satellite images, that North Korea has delivered over 1,000 containers of ammunition to Russia.

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