Artillery ammunition manufactured by Myanmar was spotted in service with the Russian military, according to a 26 July report by Militarnyi, reporting on the Ukrainian defense industry.

Analysts from Ukraine Weapons Tracker showcased photos and said that the Russians use 120mm mortar rounds from Myanmar. Most of the markings on the ammunition were erased, but it was possible to identify the 120ER mortar rounds due to the specific shape of the fins, residual markings and fuses, according to the report.

Most weapons and ammunition deals involve Russia supplying the Myanmar junta, not the other way around. But the Myanmar military does operate weapons-making factories in Myanmar.

After the coup in February 2021, the Myanmar junta expanded nuclear and defense cooperation with Russia. Last September, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia to participate in the Eastern Economic Forum and agreed with Russia on a roadmap for nuclear cooperation, including the possibility of implementing a small modular reactor project in Myanmar. Last December, a Russian delegation of about a dozen senior military officers led by Colonel General Alexei Kim visited Myanmar. According to Myanmar’s state media, the parties focused on defense cooperation.