INTERNATIONAL: Kim’s Arsenal for Putin: 900K Shells, 100 Missiles & 14,000 Troops Unveiled
Massive Military Aid to Russia Confirmed
A recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), an 11-member United Nations panel, has revealed extensive military aid from North Korea to Russia. Between September 2023 and December 2024, North Korea reportedly supplied:
- 900,000 rounds of artillery shells
- 100 ballistic missiles
- Multiple rocket launchers
- 14,000 uniformed troops
These were transported via rail into ammunition depots situated in southwestern Russia.
Reinforcing Russia’s Offensive in Ukraine
MSMT’s report states that this large-scale support significantly bolstered Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine, particularly in heavily populated cities such as Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia.
The influx of North Korean arms and personnel helped:
- Intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure
- Sustain Russia’s prolonged military campaign
- Disrupt civilian life and safety
High-Tech Reciprocity from Moscow
In return, Russia is believed to have provided North Korea with:
- State-of-the-art military technology, notably the Pantsir mobile air defense system, capable of neutralizing aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones
- Refined petroleum products
These materials were covertly shipped using Russian cargo vessels, avoiding international oversight mechanisms.
Putin-Kim Strategic Axis Strengthens
Relations between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have deepened markedly since Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine. Intelligence inputs from U.S. and South Korean agencies indicate:
- Bilateral state visits and top-level meetings
- A new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
- Strengthened cooperation in military and defense sectors
The MSMT report affirms that this partnership now extends beyond diplomacy into sustained military logistics.
Broader Global Repercussions
This covert arms alliance has raised alarms within global security circles:
| Risk Factor | Global Implication |
|---|---|
| Violation of UN sanctions | Weakens international enforcement frameworks |
| Proliferation of advanced tech | Fuels regional arms competition and destabilization |
| Rogue state collaboration | Emboldens anti-Western authoritarian regimes |
The latest UN-sanctioned findings present concrete evidence of North Korea’s expanding role in Russia’s military strategy. In exchange for arms and manpower, Pyongyang appears to be receiving valuable defense technologies and essential resources—challenging the effectiveness of existing global sanctions and reshaping international power dynamics.