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Ukraine Spy Chief Claims North Korea Supplying 40% of Russia’s Ammunition for War
PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA, JUL 11 – North Korea provides Russia with artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and other weapons as part of intensified cooperation since June last year, Ukraine's intelligence chief said.
- Earlier this week, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov claimed that up to 40% of Russia's ammunition in special operations originates from North Korea.
- Budanov claims North Korea supplies up to 40% of Russian ammunition, with weapons, troops, and losses in Ukraine highlighting deep military support.
- Kyrylo Budanov claims North Korea supplies up to 40% of Russian ammunition in Ukraine, amid escalating conflict and civilian suffering, highlighting deepening military ties.
- Ukraine's spy chief claims up to 40% of Russian ammunition in Ukraine is supplied by North Korea, amid ongoing high-level Russian diplomatic visits to Pyongyang.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Ho-jun = Military authorities said that North Korea continues to provide artillery shells to Russia, and that up to now, 12 million 152mm shells have been provided...
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Pyongyang supported Moscow in the war against Ukraine with weapons and soldiers. Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov's trip to North Korea fuels speculation about new aid.
Ukraine Says 40% of Russian Ammunition Is North Korean
“North Korea is now supplying as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition for the war in Ukraine as the partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow deepens, according to the head of Ukrainian military intelligence,” Bloomberg reports. “Kim Jong Un’s regime is also sending other weapons to Russia, including ballistic missiles and artillery systems.”
Because of Korea: Budanov* explained 60% losses in military intelligence units: EADaily
EADaily, July 11th, 2025. North Korea currently supplies Russia with up to 40% of ammunition used in special operations. This was stated in an interview with Bloomberg by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov*.
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