Author: Veronica Neifakh / The Media Line

North Korea Emerges as Key Supplier of Artillery Shells to Russia North Korea has taken on the role of a significant supplier of artillery shells to Russia, providing crucial military support in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Western intelligence sources revealed that approximately half of the 3 million artillery shells used by Russia annually are sourced from North Korea, with an estimated 1.5 million shells originating from Pyongyang. Despite some defects in the shells, their sheer quantity plays a vital role in sustaining Russian military operations. Russia’s dependence on North Korean ammunition has deepened following high-level meetings between Vladimir Putin…