Major Patrick Hinton

Major Patrick Hinton, an artillery officer in the British army, said that questions remained about the quality of the munitions being supplied by Pyongyang. Major Hinton said poorly made ammunition would have an “inconsistent performance”, but given the very large numbers involved, a lack of precision and the occasional misfires would not make a massive difference. He said: “Quality becomes quantity in itself."

"British military exercise, Salisbury Plain Training Area, England, 2016: Our convoy set off from its departure point in the dead of night. The six vehicles, carrying soldiers and air defense missile launchers, made their way slowly through wooded areas, across fields, and down rural tracks, looking to avoid detection by the enemy."

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks in South Korea amid concerns over North Korea's growing military ties with Russia. Blinken met with his South Korean counterpart Park Jin. Blinken condemned Pyongyang for helping Russia in its invasion of Ukraine by allegedly sending munitions. He also warned Russia against supporting North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs. And for more on this, we talk to Maj Patrick Hinton.