Analysis Flood-destroyed bridges likely to obstruct North Korean nuke program, arms salesNew imagery confirms more damage to rail and road infrastructure that links military facilities, impeding production The destruction of multiple bridges by flooding and landslides in North Korea will likely disrupt the country’s nuclear program, as well as weapons production and exports to Russia, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery taken in recent days. The new imagery confirms at least four railroad bridges and two road bridges in Jagang Province collapsed or were damaged in storms around July 26 to 27, cutting rail and road networks that connect a string of weapons and chemical factories linked to the DPRK’s nuclear weapons program. Some of the repairs are likely to © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |