North Korean officers killed in missile strike in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian intel sources say
The latest known recent missile strike in the region was on command posts/railway infrastructure in occupied Avdiivka.
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Blinken: US must halt Russia’s military cooperation with Iran, North Korea, and China
Blinken at UN: Iran sending drones & missiles, N. Korea shipping weapons to Russia; China supplying tech for Russia's war machine
US imposes new sanctions related to Russia, North Korea
This action sheds light on the deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, a relationship that has raised alarm bells in Washington and among its allies.
European Parliament urges member states to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia
Additionally, the EU Parliament advocates for expanding sanctions against Russia, Iran and China.
ISW: Russia aims for victory over Ukraine by 2026 amid growing economic challenges
Russia has economic and force generation constraints, increasingly relying on foreign military supplies, possibly considering mobilization if current efforts fail to meet operational requirements, per ISW.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 931: Former US, UK officials urge removal of restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian and energy aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
The NYT: North Korea defies Western sanctions, continues supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles
Recent examinations of missile remnants from attacks on Kyiv in August revealed that some were manufactured this year.
Russia modernizing T-62M tanks with North Korean spare parts for use against Ukraine
Russia is ramping up its deployment of modernized T-62 tanks to the frontline, according to recent footage circulating on social media. These decades-old vehicles, extensively refurbished and upgraded, potentially indicate Moscow's efforts to bolster its armored forces amid ongoing losses.
North Korea’s arms shipments to Russia surge, intelligence report reveals
A recent intelligence report reveals that North Korea has sent over 13,000 containers to Russia since mid-2022, with many likely containing weapons.
ISW: Russia continues deepening relations with North Korea and Iran in exchange for lethal weaponry
Through the delivery of lethal weaponry from North Korea and Iran, Russia is able to continue its military campaign against Ukraine.
Russian fingerprints all over North Korean KN-23 missiles, analysis reveals
Researchers identify Russian steel alloys and design elements in North Korean KN-23 missiles, providing evidence of Moscow's support for Pyongyang's weapons development.
What to make of the new Russia-North Korea Alliance
The possible Russian transfer of sensitive military technologies to North Korea could have devastating security repercussions, but one thing stands in the way -- China's competition with the US.
The Putin-Kim pact is an opportunity for the West
The Russia-North Korea defense pact leaves no doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to overthrow the existing international order. But the agreement could also strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity
NATO, South Korea to discuss Ukraine’s aid at Washington summit
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO and South Korea will explore new cooperation mechanisms to support Ukraine at an upcoming summit in Washington.
Pentagon: No signs of North Korean troops in Ukraine despite media reports
The Pentagon lacks evidence of North Korean troops in Ukraine supporting Russia, but acknowledges DPRK's military aid to Russian war efforts. South Korean media reported potential North Korean engineering troops deployment to occupied Donetsk Oblast.
Yonhap: South Korea’s arms supply for Ukraine is legal, unlike North Korea’s aid to Russia, says Stoltenberg
Following a strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea, South Korea is considering supplying weapons to Ukraine. NATO's Jens Stoltenberg supports this move, highlighting the legality of aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia's illegal invasion.
South Korean media: North Korea might send military construction and engineering forces to occupied Donetsk in July
South Korean media reports North Korea could send military engineering forces to occupied Donetsk as early as July, potentially earning millions from Russia.
Pentagon monitors potential North Korean troop involvement in Russia-Ukraine War
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder cautions North Korea against becoming "cannon fodder" in Russia's war against Ukraine.
South Korea hints at lethal aid to Ukraine if Russia arms North Korea
So far, South Korea has provided humanitarian aid and non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.
The Washington Post: New data shows North Korea transporting large amounts of munitions to Russia
The data, obtained by the global security nonprofit C4ADS and provided to The Washington Post, covers shipments from August through January and shows that more than 74,000 metric tons of explosives were distributed from two ports in Russia’s Far East to 16 sites mainly along the country’s western borders near Ukraine.