U.S. intelligence claims that Russia allegedly purchases millions of missiles and artillery shells from North Korea for the ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
A U.S. official, on condition of anonymity, stated that the fact that Russia is turning to the isolated state of North Korea demonstrates that the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due to export controls and sanctions.
U.S. intelligence officials believe that the Russians may acquire additional North Korean military equipment in the future. The intelligence assessment was first reported by The New York Times.
The U.S. administration previously said that the Russian military received Iranian-made drones in August. Within days last month, Russia purchased Mohajer-6 and Shahed series drones as part of what the Biden administration said was likely part of a Russian plan to acquire hundreds of Iranian UAVs for use in Ukraine.
