North Korea increases its support for Russian military power
According to Andrii Chernyak, representative of the Defense Intelligence Service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is supplying Russia with missiles to attack Ukraine.
The Russian army has used around 60 missiles of this type. A representative of the Ukrainian defense intelligence service pointed out that the North Korean KN-23 missiles are based on obsolete technology, which impairs their accuracy. Russia also receives a large quantity of artillery ammunition from North Korea, amounting to millions of units.
“We constantly observe the movement of shipments and containers. We cannot rule out the possibility that they may contain artillery ammunition produced by North Korea, which is already stored on site. This also represents a significant danger for Ukraine,” added Mr. Chernyak.
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Service representative also pointed out that, despite its military resources, Russia relies on ammunition produced in North Korea.
Earlier this summer, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. This document provides for mutual support in the event of aggression against either party.
The Pentagon has expressed concern about the possible involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war in Ukraine, calling them potential “cannon fodder”.
(MH with AmBar/Source: X/Photo: DPA/ YONHAPNEWS AGENCY )