Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Chief Warns of North Korea’s Military Aid to Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, director of the General Intelligence Service of the Ukrainian Ministry of ​Defense (GUR), has expressed concerns over the military aid provided by North ‌Korea to Russia, stating that it poses the‍ biggest‌ threat to Ukraine.

Speaking at ‍a conference organized by the⁣ Victor Pinchuk Foundation in Kiev, Budanov emphasized the significance ‌of North Korea’s military aid to⁣ Russia, including large quantities of ammunition. He noted⁤ that this aid has caused substantial‍ damage to Ukraine and‌ affects the intensity of ​the battle.

Budanov’s comments⁢ came ⁤as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties with Russia during talks with visiting Russian Secretary General ‌Sergei Shoigu. Ukraine has been closely ⁤monitoring‌ arms shipments from North Korea to ⁢Russia and is ⁢feeling the impact on ‍the war⁢ situation.

The Ukrainian ⁤military intelligence chief highlighted​ the ⁤critical nature of North Korea’s military aid, ‍stating that it includes a large amount ⁤of artillery ammunition. He also noted that Russia⁣ has invested in its own weapons, including the development and increased production of the Iskander missile.

Budanov expressed concerns over ‍the heavy use ⁣of Iskander-M⁢ guided bombs, which contain about half a ⁤ton of explosives and can be‍ dropped from⁤ greater distances, allowing Russian aircraft to evade air ⁣defense systems.

To counter Russia’s constant attacks, Ukraine continues to ‍develop homemade weapons and requires‍ reinforcements ‍from Western ‌countries. Throughout the war, Western allies have⁢ been hesitant to extend aid to Ukraine, seeking to avoid direct conflict with Russia.

Key Points:

• North Korea’s military aid to‌ Russia poses the biggest threat to Ukraine.
• The aid includes ⁤large quantities of ammunition, affecting‍ the intensity of the battle.
• Ukraine is closely ⁣monitoring arms shipments from North Korea to Russia.
• Russia has invested in its own weapons, including the ‍development ‍of‌ the Iskander missile.
• Ukraine⁢ requires reinforcements from‌ Western countries to counter⁤ Russia’s attacks.