A train from North Korea was seen Friday crossing into Russia in satellite-picture data, marking the first traffic movement seen on the road since it opened some years ago.
The movement was observed on the only land connection between the two countries on Friday afternoon, according to the “38 North” website. Due of the pandemic, North Korea cut off its land connection to Russia in February 2020.
The website, which keeps tabs on North Korea’s operations, claimed that it was impossible to tell what the train was used for from the images. He noted that in September, North Korea and Russia reached an understanding to restart railroad traffic.
Days prior, the United States accused North Korea of secretly supplying Russia with artillery ammunition for use in the Ukraine War, despite North Korea’s prior denial of such preparations.
John Kirby, the spokesperson for national security at the White House, stated on Wednesday that the US thinks North Korea is trying to conceal its nuclear programme by shipping supplies through the Middle East and North Africa. While this is the first train to be seen on satellite images as it travels between North Korea and Russia, this does not mean that it is the only train that has crossed in recent months, according to the site.
He continued, “For instance, a train appears to have performed the identical trip earlier this week. According to the Russian Customs Agency, 30 horsepower was shipped by train from Russia to North Korea, however a satellite did not record this cargo.
After nearly three years, the two nations finally reached an agreement in September to restore railway transportation across the border.
In September, in an unusual direct statement, North Korea denied selling weapons to Russia.
As part of a record-breaking number of launches this week, the South Korean army today said that North Korea has launched four short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea.
The UN Security Council has long prohibited North Korea for nuclear tests and the launch of ballistic missiles, and has tightened sanctions on Pyongyang over the years, in an attempt to cut funding for these programs..
Watch the beginning of the railroad’s journey from North Korea to Russia years ago.
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