South Korea has claimed that North Korea has sent approximately 7,000 containers filled with munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year, Sky News reports. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik made the comment during a news conference, just hours after the South Korean military reported that North Korea had fired short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters.
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Mr. Shin stated that North Korea initially used ships but has now increased the use of its railways for cross-border arms supplies. He added that Pyongyang has likely received over 9,000 containers of aid in return for military support.
The US and South Korea have previously accused North Korea of sending shells and military aid to Russia during the war, allegations that both Russia and Pyongyang have denied.
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