Russia Deploys 120 North Korean Koksan Artillery Units to Frontlines via Temporarily Occupied Crimea

Russia is transporting North Korean military equipment to the front via the temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the Telegram channel Crimean Wind on March 26.

The report states that a military train was spotted at a railway station in northern Crimea, carrying North Korean-made “Koksan” self-propelled artillery systems. The train was transporting 7-8 artillery units, along with military trucks.

The M1979 “Koksan,” with a caliber of 170/180 mm, has a firing rate of 1-3 rounds per minute and carries 12 shells. Its range is between 40 and 60 kilometers.

While previous videos of these rocket systems being transported circulated, their quality left room for speculation. The appearance of the reloading machine now confirms the transfer of these systems from North Korea, reported Crimean Wind.

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According to a statement from the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, North Korea has transferred 120 such self-propelled artillery units to Russia.

Previously, it was reported that Russia is actively accepting North Korean doctors for training at leading medical centers in Moscow, specializing in cardiology and oncology, the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang announced on March 25.