Russia buying North Korean munitions for Ukraine - US

September 7 ------ Russia is buying large amounts of ammunition from North Korea to replenish stocks depleted by months of intense fighting in Ukraine, a US military spokesman.

"We do have indications that Russia has approached North Korea to request ammunition," Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder said. A separate statement from a US official said the purchase would involve rockets and artillery shells ‘for use on the battlefield in Ukraine.’ "This purchase indicates that the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to export controls and sanctions," the statement said.

Ryder said the purchase from North Korea underscores the "challenges" the Russians have in logistics and supply chains for its forces inside Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine with the apparent expectation of seizing control of the country within weeks. But Ukraine has halted the advance with the help of weaponry and munitions from the United States and other NATO and European allies.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com