In exchange for assisting Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, North Korea is set to receive Russian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets. Although these are more modern aircraft than those currently used by North Korea,

It will mostly be missile and artillery troops who typically operate hundreds of tubed and rocket artillery systems as well as the KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles Pyongyang has already provided Moscow,

Budanov also noted that over the past three months, North Korea has supplied Russia with about 120 units of M1989 Koksan 170-mm self-propelled artillery systems and 120 units of M-1991 240-mm multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), and is likely to send at least as many more in the future.

In exchange for helping Russia in the war with Ukraine, North Korea is set to receive Russian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets. Although these are more modern machines than those currently used in North Korean aviation,

Russia has reportedly received 148 KN-23 missiles from North Korea with more expected soon, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

South Korea’s military says it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia after its soldiers already deployed on the Russian-Ukraine war fronts suffered heavy casualties

Budanov said North Korea has sent 120 self-propelled howitzers and 120 MLRS to Russia, and is likely to send the same number again.

North Korea and Russia's deepening military relationship has sounded alarm in South Korea and the United States.

Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov said North Korea has already provided Russia with 120 self-propelled artillery guns and 120 multiple-launch rocket systems, with more to come.

Britain's defense ministry said about 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and around 3,000 more wounded fighting against Ukraine.

North Korea is presumed to be accelerating preparations for the additional deployment of its troops to Russia while continuing to push for potential launches of a spy satellite or an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM),