Secret Ukrainian Middle Strike Drone Hits Rare North Korean Launcher Dozens of Kilometers From Front

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a rare North Korean-made M1991 multiple launch rocket system deep in Russian rear areas, marking only the second confirmed strike against the system during the full-scale war, a servicemember from the 412th Nemesis Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade said in an exclusive comment to ArmyInform on February 10.

The M1991 is a 240-millimeter multiple launch rocket system comparable to the Soviet-designed Uragan.

According to the soldier, Russia received an unspecified number of these artillery systems from North Korea last year and has since deployed them at significant distances from the front line.

Because the launcher can strike targets at ranges of roughly 60 to 80 kilometers, Russian forces typically keep it well behind the line of contact, making detection and engagement particularly difficult.

“The strike was carried out using a middle strike capability, the name of which is not being disclosed, at the combat employment distance of this multiple launch rocket system,” the servicemember said.

ArmyInform previously reported that the Nemesis brigade had also destroyed two TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems after Russian forces attempted to deploy them closer to the battlefield.

“As for the TOS-1 Solntsepyok, it is widely known to be a powerful and formidable weapon. However, its effective range is only about six kilometers, which makes such systems quick prey for Ukrainian unmanned platforms,” the soldier explained.

He added that sightings of these systems remain rare, though Russian troops sometimes attempt to use them under the cover of difficult weather conditions and with additional improvised protection such as metal cage armor or other defensive structures—similar to measures used on other high-value equipment.

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Russian forces have also begun moving BM-21 Grad rocket launchers unusually close to the line of contact, in some cases within roughly five kilometers.

“Most often, the occupiers traditionally use BM-21 Grad systems to strike Ukrainian defensive positions. In some atypical cases, these launchers have been detected at extremely short distances from the front line—around five kilometers,” the servicemember said.

At longer ranges, however, the Nemesis brigade continues to engage such targets effectively using heavy bomber drones and FPV drones in coordination with adjacent Ukrainian units, he added.

Earlier, Ukraine’s special operations unit, Lasar’s Group, destroyed another Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system.

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