North Korea has become a significant player in the manufacturing of ammunition for Russia's military efforts, with reports indicating that 6500(!!) railcars of ammunition have already been delivered to Russia. North Korean factories are currently operating at only 30% capacity, suggesting a potential for increased production. However, recent developments have highlighted a halt in the supply of weapons from North Korea to Russia, with shipping issues cited as a primary cause. Publications such as NK Pro have noted that North Korean cargo ships have not sailed to Russia for three weeks, and Russian ships have ceased appearing in both North Korean ports on satellite images. The cessation of naval operations for the transportation of weapons is speculated to be due to unidentified reasons. This situation arises amidst escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Russia's prolonged war in Ukraine, which have increased demand for low-cost weapons from both state and nonstate actors, as highlighted by @AndrewIYeo from the Brookings Institution.
🇰🇵 "North Korea has stopped the supply of shells to Russia", — NK Pro 👀 The publication writes that naval operations for the transportation of weapons were probably stopped, as Russian ships stopped appearing in both ports on satellite images. https://t.co/kfmLo2uRgh
North Korea may have stopped supplying ammunition to Russia At least North Korean cargo ships have not sailed to Russia for three weeks, the 'NK Pro' publication says. The reason for the cessation of deliveries by sea is unknown. However, it's speculated that North Korea may… https://t.co/0NeTkfAxRE
Shipping issues halt Russia's weapons resupply from North Korea https://t.co/RKHkBgywSq https://t.co/3FCc8vAY4b
Escalating conflict in the Middle East and Russia’s prolonged war in Ukraine will only increase demand from both state and nonstate actors for low-cost weapons provided by North Korea, says @AndrewIYeo. https://t.co/ykwCtzidIl
Manufacturing of ammunition for Putin's wars will soon become the core of North Korea's economy. Already, 6500(!!) railcars of ammunition have already been delivered and North Korean factories are only operating at 30% capacity. https://t.co/zLqPB5rMNv