Russia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to re-energise its offensive in Ukraine, according to recently declassified US intelligence, as western sanctions begin to choke Moscow’s supply of weapons.
The Russian ministry of defence is “in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for use on the battlefield in Ukraine,” a US official said, citing intelligence recently cleared for public dissemination.
“This purchase indicates that the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to export controls and sanctions,” the official added.
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