WASHINGTON – North Korea has shipped thousands of weapons and other military equipment to Russia for use in Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, US officials said Friday.
“Our information indicates that in recent weeks, North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and ammunition,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on the call.
It’s unclear how much material and ammunition each container holds, but photos released Friday show the ships are full-size shipping containers of the type often seen on rail cars or cargo ships.
“We condemn the DPRK for providing this military equipment to Russia, which will be used to attack Ukrainian cities, kill Ukrainian civilians and further Russia’s illegal war,” added Kirby, using the official acronym for North Korea.
US intelligence showed some of the equipment began its journey in the North Korean port of Najin on September 7 and arrived in the Danube city on the Russian coast five days later.
North Korea has recently shipped what could be thousands of weapons and military equipment to Russia for use in their war on Ukraine, the US intelligence community has learned. via REUTERS
It was then transported by train across Russia before arriving at an ammunition depot near Tikhorestsk – less than 300 miles east of the Crimean Peninsula – on Oct. 1.
“This arms transfer directly violates several UN series [Security Council] resolution, which is why we will continue to aggressively advance this arms deal at the UN with our allies and partners,” Kirby said.
The growing alliance among US enemies is a concern for the Biden administration, with Kirby suggesting North Korea aid may be part of the quid pro quo.
“This arms transfer directly violates several UN series [Security Council] resolution, which is why we will continue to aggressively advance this arms deal at the UN with our allies and partners,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Courtesy of the National Security Council
“We are also increasingly concerned about Russian aid to the DPRK in return for support,” Kirby said.
“We assess that Pyongyang is seeking military assistance from Russia including fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, ballistic missile production equipment or other materials and other advanced technology.”
US intelligence assets are “closely monitoring” whether Moscow will provide Pyongyang with these materials, the MKN spokesman said.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters in a call “Our information indicates that in recent weeks, North Korea has provided Russia with more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and ammunition.” The US Intelligence EPA has revealed that some of the equipment began its journey at the North Korean port of Najin last month and arrived in Dunay, Russia on September 12.REUTERS
“We have observed that Russian ships are unloading containers in the DPRK, which may be an initial shipment of materials from Russia,” Kirby said.
“This growing military partnership between the DPRK and Russia, including any transfer of technology from Russia to the DPRK, undermines both regional stability and the global non-proliferation regime.
“We will continue to work to identify, expose and counter Russian attempts to obtain military equipment from the DPRK and any state willing to support its war on Ukraine.”
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