North Korea may transfer shells to Russia: top US general assesses whether they will affect the war against Ukraine

< /p>Milly assessed the threat of shells from the DPRK/Illustrative collage of Channel 24

Kim Jong-un visited Russia, where he spoke with Vladimir Putin. They say that North Korea may increase its supply of artillery ammunition to Russia. But will they help the Kremlin?

The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, answered this question. According to him, it is unlikely that more artillery shells from the DPRK will help Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Milly is skeptical about the transfer of shells

Po According to Milley, the recent meeting between Putin and Kim Jong-in will force the latter to provide Russia with moreSoviet-era artillery shellsWe are talking about 152-mm ammunition. At the same time, he noted that it is not clear how many there will be and how quickly these shells will be transmitted.

Will this make a huge difference? “I’m skeptical about this,” Milley said.

Milley noted that he does not intend to overly diminish the significance of providing Russia with these weapons. At the same time, he noted thatdoubts its resolve.

Please note that Western governments and experts believe that Kim will provide Russia with ammunition. But the Kremlin will supplyDPRK with advanced weapons, as well as technologies.

Meanwhile, journalists analyzed Russia's expenses in the war against Ukraine. They note that every day Moscow invests $300 million in the war.

How much did the Kremlin spend in a year and a half

• Cumulative direct the costs of the war and the cost of destroyed equipment for 18 months (from February 24, 2022 to August 24, 2023) are staggering. And all because they are talking about about 167.3 billion US dollars. Forbes made the corresponding calculations, citing data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• The publication noted thatin January – June 2023, the occupiers spent more on the warthan planned for the whole year. Despite this, they doubled the military budget. True, they decided to save on providing for the soldiers.
• In fact, in 2022, a total of $200 was allocated per Russian soldier per day. And already in 2023 – $120. Alsothe amount of compensation to relativesfor a liquidated or wounded occupier has been reduced.