Breaking: Ukraine reports North Korean missiles found in demolished Russian base

Suspicions confirmed
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According to Newsweek, Ukraine has discovered North Korean-manufactured missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and air defense systems, in a demolished military depot located in Russian territory.

A small town called Toropets
The North Korean-made arsenal was found in a military depot in the town of Toropets, in the Tver region, about 480 kilometers (300 miles) from the Ukrainian border, after being attacked by Kyiv-controlled drones.

‘Earthquake-sized blast’
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The attack on the military depot in Toropets has been described by Reuters as an “earthquake-sized blast” with an enormous ball of fire, forcing the evacuation of a nearby town.

Big toys
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Ukrainian reports claim that the Toropets missile depot housed “significant stocks of North Korean KN23 ballistic missiles”, plus Russia-made Iskanders as well as S-300 air defense system.

The friends we make along
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It’s no secret that Moscow and Pyongyang have grown closer as both countries become increasingly isolated from the rest of the world.

Visiting friends
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Back in June 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a rare international visit to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the second time that Putin has visited the country.

Supporting each other
Putin and Kim signed an agreement in which their respective country would provide “full support” to the other in case of a military conflict.

Backroom dealing?
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According to Business Insider, Russia has been using North Korean ammo in Ukraine, despite Moscow and Pyongyang’s constantly denying an ongoing arms trade.

Food for bullets
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The Washington Post writes that North Korea would be sending ammunition through shipping containers to shell-hungry Russia in exchange for food and technology.

At full capacity
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According to CNN, South Korean intelligence reports claim that North Korean weapons factory are working at “full capacity” trying to arm the Russian military.

Running on borrowed time?
However, could Kim Jong-un’s help be enough to keep Putin’s war machine going or is it just running in borrowed time?