Ukraine spy chief says North Korea is supplying 50% of Russia's ammunition

A Ukraine military spy chief has claimed that North Korea is supplying half of Russia's ammunition that is being used on the frontlines.

According to Reuters, Kyrylo Budanov also said on Sunday local time that North Korea has begun supplying 170-mm self-propelled howitzers and 240-mm multiple rocket launch systems to Russia.

The remarks were made during a press conference held on the eve of the third year of the war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

North Korea, in addition to providing weapons to Russia, deployed thousands of troops last year to support Russian forces.