Now Russia is getting its artillery shells from who?

For much of its early history, the Hermit Kingdom known as North Korea relied on outside support from the Soviet Union and China. How the tables have turned.

On Wednesday, the United States accused North Korea of secretly aiding Russia by sending a “significant number” of artillery shells to help in its war in Ukraine.

“We’re not talking dozens here. It’s a significant number of artillery shells,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters during the daily briefing.

“This is a sign of not only the degree to which North Korea is willing to continue to bolster support Russia, but a sign of Russia’s own defense articles, shortages and needs,” Kirby added.