Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence, revealed that North Korea is providing half of Russia's ammunition for its conflict with Ukraine. This support includes artillery shells and advanced weaponry such as self-propelled howitzers and rocket systems. As the war grinds on, North Korea's involvement highlights a partnership that benefits both nations: North Korea receives technical assistance, food, and cash from Russia, while Moscow relies on Pyongyang to sustain its military efforts amidst ongoing Ukrainian operations targeting their ammunition supplies.
"They heavily rely on - well, we can now say it - their strategic ally, North Korea, that is covering for practically 50% of Russia's need for munitions."
"Large-scale ammunition shipments from Pyongyang could especially frustrate Ukraine's effort to exhaust Moscow's supply by targeting factories and depots deep inside Russian territory with drone strikes."
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