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North Korea Ships 12 Million Shells to Russia Amid Tensions

7/14/2025

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North Korea Arms Russia

Since October 2022, North Korea has sent a staggering 12 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells to Russia, as revealed by South Korean intelligence. This massive shipment, comprising about 28,000 containers, is accompanied by the deployment of 13,000 North Korean troops, with more reinforcements anticipated soon. The alliance deepens as tensions rise globally.

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Kim Jong Un Supports Russia

In a bold display of solidarity, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed unwavering support for Russia's military endeavors in Ukraine during a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan. This alliance is set to deepen, as North Korea prepares to send troops and military supplies, intensifying their partnership amid escalating global tensions.

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North Korea Arms Russia

Since October 2022, North Korea has sent a staggering 12 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells to Russia, as revealed by South Korean intelligence. This massive shipment, comprising about 28,000 containers, is accompanied by the deployment of 13,000 North Korean troops, with more reinforcements anticipated soon. The alliance deepens as tensions rise globally.

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