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Czech Republic backtracks on finding cash to buy 800,000 shells for Ukraine – POLITICO

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Czech Republic backtracks on finding cash to buy 800,000 shells for Ukraine – POLITICO

Prague is leading an initiative to purchase 500,000 155 mm and 300,000 122 mm caliber artillery shells for Kyiv. Overall, 18 countries have agreed to finance the purchases within the Czech-led initiative. While some governments — including from Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands — have announced actual financial commitments, others, such as France and Germany, haven’t provided exact figures. … Read more

North Korea sent more than 3m artillery shells to Russia, says Seoul

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North Korea sent more than 3m artillery shells to Russia, says Seoul

SEOUL — North Korea has sent 6,700 shipping containers of ammunition to Russia in recent months, potentially providing over 3 million 152-millimeter artillery shells, South Korea’s defense chief says. Russia is expected to continue to provide technological assistance for North Korea’s military surveillance satellite program, Defense Minister Shin Won-sik told South Korean media on Monday. … Read more