North Korea has been supplying advanced short-range ballistic missiles to Russia in violation of sanctions, as revealed by a report from Conflict Armament Research. The investigation in Kyiv found remnants of Hwasong-11 missiles, with production markings indicating recent manufacturing. This suggests ongoing violations of sanctions and a tight timeline between production, transfer, and use. The termination of monitoring by Russia at the U.N. Security Council has facilitated the continued transfer of ordnance from North Korea. The missiles are difficult to defend against and pose a significant threat to Ukraine. Additionally, Iran has been accused of shipping short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, leading to the imposition of more sanctions by the Biden administration. The investigation also found that the Hwasong missiles used common commercially available electronic components made by Western nations, indicating potential diversion and tracing of responsible entities.