Russia is using N. Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine: White House

미국 “북한, 최근 러시아에 탄도미사일 제공 우크라 공격에 사용“ The White House says North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles , and that at least one was used to attack Ukraine during the past week. Our North Korean affairs correspondent Kim Jung-sil has the details. Washington says Pyongyang has been supplying Moscow with ballistic missiles, and that Russia has used them against Ukraine. “Our information indicates that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles. On the 30th of December 2023, Russian forces launched at least one of these North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine.“ He added that on January 2nd, multiple ballistic missiles were launched into Ukraine and that the impact of the additional North Korean missiles is being assessed. Kirby said the missiles had a range of about 900 kilometers. “This is a significant and concerning escalation in the DPRK’s support for Russia. Now, in return for its support, we assess that Pyongyang is seeking military assistance from Russia.“ He added that this would have concerning security implications for the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. has previously accused North Korea of supplying weapons to Russia as part of their military cooperation, especially after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin back in September. Kirby said the U.S. will raise these arms deals at the U.N. Security Council and demand that Russia be held accountable for yet again violating its international obligations. A South Korean unification ministry official also strongly condemned the weapons deal on Friday saying it is extremely concerning that the weapons deal has now extended from the North sending Russia shells, to it now also supplying ballistic missiles. The official added this is a clear violation of the UN Security Council resolutions and an illegal act. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied conducting any arms deals. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News. #Russia #Ukraine_war #NorthKorea #ballistic_missiles #John_Kirby #White_House #러시아_우크라이나_전쟁 #북한_미사일 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : 📣 Twitter : 📣 Homepage : 2024-01-05, 18:00 (KST)