Newly revealed footage reportedly taken by a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone appears to show a North Korean long-range guided missile system on the frontlines of Russia’s invasion, suggesting a significant evolution in military cooperation between the two sides.

It’s been nearly a year since it first became evident that the DPRK was directly aiding Russia in its war efforts. Since then, we’ve seen a surge in North Korean arms shipments, helping it keep Russia’s artillery forces stocked and exerting constant pressure on the Ukrainian lines.

Around New Year’s, the situation escalated