The Ilyushin Il-96-400M made its first flight on November 1, showcasing its remarkable characteristics. Renowned for advanced safety features, the plane outperforms its predecessor, the Il-96-300, with its enhanced engine power and extended fuselage.
South Korea's top spy agency believes North Korea sent more than a million artillery shells to Russia since August to help fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, according to a lawmaker who attended a closed-door briefing Wednesday with intelligence officials. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have denied U.S. and South Korean claims that the North has been transferring arms supplies to Russia.
South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.
The U.S. believes that in return for ammunition shipments, Pyongyang seeks advanced Russian technologies for the North Korean military and nuclear program, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.