North Korea is gaining crucial military experience and equipment by sending troops to Russia, a U.S. official warned the United Nations, making the regime a growing threat to neighboring countries.

North Korea’s Role in Russia’s War The United States has raised serious concerns about North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The warning was issued after reports confirmed that North Korean soldiers are now fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

North Korea is “significantly benefiting” from its troops gaining battlefield experience fighting alongside Russian forces as it makes them more capable of waging war against rivals South Korea and Japan, a US official warned the UN.

The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining experience that makes Pyongyang "more capable of waging war against its neighbors.

White House National Security communications adviser John Kirby said Russia was treating North Korean troops as “expendable” by sending them on impractical ground operations in its war against

Dorothy Camille Shea, the deputy US ambassador to the UN, told the UNSC that North Korea is becoming ‘better prepared for war’ in its neighbouring region as it continues to help Russia in its ongoing

The gun features a gigantic 8-meter barrel, which holds a record as one of the longest barrels of any self-propelled artillery system in the world.

North Korean Koksan howitzers spotted in Russia signal increased military aid in Ukraine conflict, escalating tensions and casualties.