Ukraine Claims North Korea Supplying Half of Russia's Artillery Shells and Sending Troops

Oct 14, 2024, 03:55 PM

Ukraine has accused North Korea of providing significant military support to Russia, including supplying up to half of the artillery shells used by Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that North Korea is "practically" joining the war against Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that suggest North Korean military personnel may be deployed to occupied Ukrainian territories. Reports indicate that North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles. Experts warn of growing cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including potential transfers of advanced weapons systems. Ukrainian partisans have reported that North Korean mercenaries are operating near Mariupol, engaging in artillery training and distributing ammunition. Zelensky also noted that other countries are "investing in prolonging the war."