At least 60% of the ammunition used by Russia to strike Ukraine is supplied by North Korea, Ukrinform reported, citing the Center for Combating Disinformation.
Satellite images show that North Korea is increasingly supplying ammunition to Russia and expanding its weapons production in support of the Russian Federation.
According to Ukrainian Defense Forces officer Andriy Kovalenko, 60% of the artillery and mortar shells currently used by Russia in Ukraine come from Pyongyang.
"North Korean ammunition supports Russia's defense," he said.
Satellite images reveal that North Korea is expanding the area of its weapons production complex ballistic missiles that Russia is using against Ukraine.
According to information from Washington and Seoul, North Korea has sent Russia approximately 20,000 containers of ammunition, ranging from 122-millimeter and 152-millimeter artillery shells to advanced ballistic missiles.
It is noted that nearly 200 North Korean ammunition factories are currently operating at full capacity, with Russia supplying fuel and equipment to maintain weapons production in Pyongyang.
According to South Korean military data, North Korea is preparing to send additional troops and strike drones to Russia.