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Over 100 North Korean Artillery Systems and Missiles Delivered to Russia, Says Ukrainian Intel

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Over 100 North Korean Artillery Systems and Missiles Delivered to Russia, Says Ukrainian Intel
170mm self-propelled artillery M-1989 "Koksan" at a parade in North Korea, 2013. (Source: Wikipedia)

According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), over 100 North Korean artillery systems and an equal number of short-range ballistic missiles, specifically the KN-23/24 types, have already been transferred to Russia.

More than 100 units of various types of military equipment have been relocated, including 170mm self-propelled artillery systems (M-1989) and 240mm multiple launch rocket systems (M-1991), reports HUR.

Additionally, shipments of large-caliber artillery shells and short-range ballistic missiles (KN-23/24) from North Korea to Russia continue.

HUR also noted that over 60 units of the 170mm self-propelled artillery M-1989 "Koksan" have been transferred to Russia. Some of these are likely intended for delivery to the Saratov Higher Military Command and Engineering School of Missile Troops for personnel training.

"Information on the condition of these artillery systems is currently unavailable," HUR said.

It’s been previously reported that HUR has identified a substantial presence of Western-made components in North Korean ballistic missiles, specifically the KN-23 and KN-24 models.

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