Investigations Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms tradeAngara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine A Russian vessel known to play a key role in a North Korean arms shipping scheme visited a DPRK port as recently as last week, a sign that Pyongyang continues to supply Moscow with weapons for its war effort in Ukraine. NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery shows a vessel closely matching the hull parameters of the U.S.-sanctioned Angara docked at the North Korean port of Rason on Oct. 5, likely to pick up containers bound for Russia. Satellite imagery and navigation data from Oct. 8 shows that the Angara eventually sailed to Vostochny Port © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |