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North Korea sent more than 15,000 containers of munitions to Russia in an 18-month period as it became a critical supplier for Moscow’s war on Ukraine, according to a new analysis.
The Open Source Centre (OSC) and Reuters identified at least 64 shipments from North Korea to Russia between August 2023 and March 2025. “The North Korean munitions pipeline presents a significant strategic challenge,” their report said.
“By enabling Russia to maintain its offensive momentum, it undermines the effectiveness of Western military assistance to Ukraine.
“If left unaddressed, this flow of arms could tilt the battlefield further in Moscow’s favour and accelerate broader security risks across both Europe and East Asia.”
North Korea has also sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine, largely to help Moscow repel an incursion by Kyiv’s forces across the border in the Kursk region.
This is a developing story and more information will be published shortly.