Russia is buying millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to use in Ukraine, according to a U.S. official
A Ukrainian soldier fires on the front line in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. | Kostiantyn Liberov/AP PhotoRussia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a U.S. official, citing newly downgraded intelligence.Also last week, Russia began receivingof Iranian drones for use on the battlefield, according to the Pentagon.
U.S. officials said Russia’s purchase of military equipment from pariah states is a sign that sanctions and export controls are working to restrict Moscow’s supplies. The purchase of arms from Pyongyang “indicates that the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to export controls and sanctions,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic. The New York TimesThe U.S. expects Moscow could try to purchase additional military equipment from North Korea in the future, the official said, declining to describe specific purchases.
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