The remains of a North Korean missile used by Russia in Ukraine have been traced back to U.S. companies, potentially exposing illicit procurement networks.

What Happened: The Conflict Armament Research (CAR) organization, based in the UK, analyzed the remnants of a North Korean ballistic missile used by Russia against Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv on Jan. 2. The organization found that a significant number of electronic components, including those for the missile’s navigation system, were recently manufactured and bore the marks of U.S.-based companies, Reuters reported.