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world13 days ago•22 min saved

North Korea Expands Drone Footprint to Russia as War Evolves

North Korea reportedly deployed about 8,500 troops and a 400-person drone unit to Kursk Oblast to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, mainly rear-area reinforcement and skill-building; Kyiv says NK forces may not fight in Ukraine but will free Russian manpower, and Putin could request up to 50,000 more NK troops in September. Ukraine meanwhile pursues restricted Starlink-enabled drones to strike Russian ballistic missile launchers inside Russia as it counters Russian drone/missile campaigns; Moscow remains unwilling to negotiate on terms favorable to itself. Strikes and combat operations continue across Ukraine and in Russian-held territories, with ongoing energy, infrastructure, and military activity reported by both sides.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drones #northkorea #russia

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Zelenskyy: Russia to deploy additional North Korean missiles and troops

Zelenskyy said Russia has received ballistic missiles from North Korea and is preparing to deploy an additional North Korean contingent on its territory, arguing this marks Russia’s loss of a secure strategic rear and signals a broader regional threat; he urged partners to bolster air defense to deter North Korea and prevent its weapons from expanding beyond Ukraine.

via Українська правда|

#ballisticmissiles #northkorea #russia

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Zelenskyy: Russia plans to host up to 50,000 North Korean troops

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to station 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops on its soil and has received more ballistic missiles from Pyongyang, signaling deeper Moscow-Pyongyang military ties; he offered no evidence or timeframe for the claims.

via Euronews.com|

#ballisticmissiles #northkorea #russia

world26 days ago•6 min saved

North Korea’s $22B Windfall Tied to Moscow’s Ukraine War

Kyiv Post, citing Bloomberg and Ukrainian intelligence, reports that North Korea earned up to $22 billion from 2022–2025 by arming and deploying troops to Russia for its Ukraine war, including supplying up to half of Russia’s 122mm and 152mm artillery shells and sending 16,000–22,000 soldiers at about $2,000 per month, a windfall that boosted Pyongyang’s economy and spurred advances in its nuclear and naval programs despite UN sanctions.

via Kyiv Post|

#armssales #northkorea #russia

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Inside North Korea's Global Hack Network: A Researcher Maps 1,640 Breached Companies

A Greece-based security researcher spent about two years inside North Korea–linked hackers’ servers and found evidence of 1,640 compromised companies across 57 countries, with roughly 700–800 suffering highly damaging intrusions. The attackers often lure developers with fake job offers to gain credentials and broad access, including root access to servers and AWS, targeting crypto wallets and blockchain keys. Stykas publicly names about a dozen affected organizations at Black Hat, while noting many more firms never responded, creating a risk of ongoing, widespread breaches and potential espionage or crypto theft if attackers maintain persistent access.

via WIRED|

#cryptocurrency #cybersecurity #developers

world3 months ago•50 min saved

Pyongyang fires missiles as Seoul urges renewed peace efforts

North Korea launched several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, from near Chongju and hitting waters off the west coast after traveling about 80 km; it was the first missile test since April. Seoul urged Pyongyang to respond to peace overtures and reaffirmed its goal of complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula through a phased, internationally coordinated approach.

via Reuters|

#missiles #northkorea #peace

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"North and South Korea Escalate Tensions with Artillery Exchanges as Kim's Sister Taunts Seoul"

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has refuted South Korea's claims that North Korea fired artillery near the disputed maritime border, stating that the sounds were actually controlled explosives and mocking South Korea for misinterpreting them. This incident has escalated tensions between the two countries, which have worsened since North Korea's recent nuclear status declaration and missile tests. South Korean residents near the border were ordered to evacuate amidst these heightened military tensions.

via Hindustan Times|

##international-relations #kimyojong

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"North Korea Continues Artillery Barrage Near Sea Border Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea"

North Korea has fired over 90 artillery shells near the disputed western sea boundary with South Korea, escalating tensions between the two countries. South Korea's military has dismissed comments by Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who mocked the South's detection capabilities and called their military response "vulgar propaganda." The North's actions, which included previous days' firings, violate a 2018 military agreement aimed at reducing frontline tensions. The escalation comes amid a series of North Korean missile tests and expanded military training between South Korea and the United States, with experts predicting further provocations ahead of upcoming elections in both South Korea and the U.S.

via The Associated Press|

##artilleryfiring #interkoreantensions

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"North Korea Fires Artillery Near Sea Border, South Reports"

North Korea conducted another round of artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, following similar exercises that prompted South Korean military responses. The drills violate a 2018 inter-Korean agreement aimed at reducing military tensions. South Korea's response was more subdued this time, as the direction of the North's artillery was deemed less provocative. Tensions have escalated following North Korea's military satellite launch in November, with both sides breaching the military agreement. North Korea has warned of unprecedented counteractions to South Korean provocations, while continuing to conduct missile tests and rejecting South Korea as a partner for reconciliation.

via The Associated Press|

##artillerydrills #interkoreanagreement

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine and US Allege Russia's Use of North Korean Missiles in Kharkiv Attacks"

Ukrainian officials in the Kharkiv region have presented evidence suggesting that Russia used missiles supplied by North Korea in an attack on the city of Kharkiv. The missiles, which were used for the first time since the invasion began, appear to be technically and visually different from the standard Russian Iskander missiles, with a larger diameter and distinct features in the nozzle, electrical windings, and rear parts. The attack resulted in two deaths and over 60 injuries. North Korea is under a U.N. arms embargo, and U.N. Security Council resolutions prohibit trading military equipment with the country.

via Yahoo News|

##kharkiv #missileattack

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia Utilizes North Korean Missiles in Ukraine Attacks, Evidence Suggests"

Ukrainian authorities have presented evidence suggesting that Russia used missiles supplied by North Korea in an attack on the city of Kharkiv. Fragments of the missile, which differ in design and technology from the Russian Iskander missiles, were displayed by the Kharkiv region prosecutor's office. The missile's characteristics, such as its larger diameter and distinct nozzle and internal components, point to North Korean origin. This incident marks the first reported use of North Korean missiles by Russia in Ukraine since the conflict began. The attack resulted in two deaths and over 60 injuries.

via Reuters UK|

##kharkiv #missileattack

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"North Korea Fires Artillery Near Sea Border with South Korea"

North Korea conducted artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, following a similar exercise that prompted South Korean response drills. This escalation violates a 2018 agreement aimed at reducing military tensions. South Korea has warned of strong responses to further provocations, while North Korea continues to demonstrate its readiness for conflict, amidst deteriorating inter-Korean relations and increasing military activities from both sides.

via NPR|

##artillerydrills #interkoreanrelations

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"North Korea Launches 60 Artillery Rounds Near Maritime Boundary, Alarms South Korea"

North Korea fired over 60 artillery rounds near Yeonpyeong Island, escalating tensions a day after conducting live-fire drills in the same contested maritime border area. South Korean residents were evacuated to shelters, and Seoul's military issued a strong warning, urging North Korea to stop such actions. This follows the breakdown of a 2018 tension-reducing deal and comes amid heightened inter-Korean tensions, with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un calling for a military buildup and the country's nuclear status being enshrined in its constitution.

via Mint|

##artilleryfire #koreanpeninsulatensions

world-news2 years ago•0 min saved

"Kim Jong-un Extends Uncommon Condolences to Japan Following Ishikawa Earthquake"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended a rare message of sympathy to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the wake of a deadly earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. The quake resulted in 100 fatalities and over 200 missing persons. Through the state-run KCNA, Kim expressed condolences and a hope for swift recovery, marking an unusual instance of direct communication between the leaders of the two nations.

via The Japan Times|

##earthquake #japan

international-affairs2 years ago•0 min saved

"North Korea Escalates Tensions with Over 200 Artillery Rounds Fired Near South's Border"

North Korea fired 200 artillery shells into waters near its western sea border with South Korea, escalating tensions but causing no damage as the shells fell north of the border. South Korea responded with its own artillery fire and took precautionary measures, including evacuating residents from border islands. This aggressive military action by North Korea breaks a 2018 agreement to halt live-fire drills near the border, raising concerns about regional peace and stability.

via The Daily Beast|

##artilleryshells #bordertensions