Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has revealed that North Korea has already transferred over 100 artillery systems and the same number of short-range ballistic missiles of the Kn-23/24 type to Russia.

Source: Interfax-Ukraine, citing DIU

Quote: "On 3 October of this year, North Korea began supplying artillery systems to Russia. In total, over 100 pieces of various equipment have been transferred, including 170-mm M-1989 self-propelled artillery systems and 240-mm M-1991 multiple rocket launchers. Additionally, North Korea continues to supply Russia with large-calibre artillery ammunition and short-range ballistic missiles of the Kn-23/24 type (as of November, over 5 million rounds and 100 pieces, respectively, have been delivered)."

Details: DIU also reported that more than 60 pieces of 170-mm M-1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery systems have been transported from North Korea to Russia. Some of these are reportedly intended for delivery to the Saratov Higher Military Command School, likely for training personnel.

"Information on the condition of these artillery systems is currently unavailable," the agency noted.

Background:

• On 11 September, The New York Times reported that Russia had received new Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles from North Korea, which were used for strikes on Kyiv this summer. The Hwasong-11 has a range of about 700 km and can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
• In November, reports emerged that North Korea was significantly expanding a key ballistic missile production facility, supplying weapons used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
• The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that more than 11,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, and they have already participated in combat against Ukraine’s defence forces.

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