Increased Arms Exports with Russia ― October 22, 2024

AI analysis of Rajin Port reveals a consistent increase in import and export activities with Russia. Detected for the first time, Pier 1 has been revealed to be berthing an oil tanker, indicating the port’s involvement in smuggling oil from Russia, similarly to the activities observed in Nampo and Chongjin. Also, arms exports have escalated in the past six months, with the movement of an estimated 2,700 containers transporting artillery shells, missiles, and anti-tank missiles. Furthermore, Pier 3 appears to be dedicated to coal export operations.

Increased Arms Exports with Russia ― October 22, 2024

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