This was stated by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation, via his Telegram channel.
"The arrival of 170-mm M1978 Koksan self-propelled artillery systems in russia and their deployment in the Kursk region indicate not only the depletion of russia’s heavy artillery units but also a growing shortage. Moscow is increasingly turning to Pyongyang, making itself more dependent," Kovalenko stated.
Read more: russia to Receive 240 Koksan Self-Propelled Guns and 240mm M-1991 Systems, Along with 150 KN-23 Missiles from North Korea
He also highlighted russia’s heavy reliance on North Korean ammunition in combat operations.
"In some sectors, more than 50%, and in certain areas over 70%, of russia’s artillery shells and mortar rounds originate from North Korea," he noted.
Furthermore, South Korean intelligence suggests that North Korea is considering sending additional troops to aid russia.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov revealed that North Korea may transfer another 150 short-range ballistic missiles to russia this year, along with additional howitzers.
Read more: North Korea to Send Second Wave of Troops to russia as First Units Suffer Heavy Losses in Kursk
