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North Korea Fuels Russia's War Effort with Ammo Supply

10/7/2025

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North Korea supplies 35-50% of Russia's ammunition, delivering 200,000-260,000 shells monthly, per Oleh Alexandrov of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.
Pyongyang has provided Russia with KN-23 and KN-24 missile launchers, used against Ukrainian cities.
Both countries are testing North Korean weaponry in Ukraine, including Phoenix-2 and KN-25.
Between 8,500 and 13,000 North Korean troops are stationed in Russia's Kursk region, enabling redeployment.

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North Korea supplies 35-50% of Russia's ammunition, delivering 200,000-260,000 shells monthly, per Oleh Alexandrov of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.
Pyongyang has provided Russia with KN-23 and KN-24 missile launchers, used against Ukrainian cities.
Both countries are testing North Korean weaponry in Ukraine, including Phoenix-2 and KN-25.
Between 8,500 and 13,000 North Korean troops are stationed in Russia's Kursk region, enabling redeployment.