North Korea Delivers 10 M1989 Koksan Guns and 4 Pukguksong-2 Missiles to Russia in Tyumen Region

Dec 22, 2024, 11:13 AM

North Korea has reportedly delivered a new batch of military equipment to Russia, including 10 M1989 Koksan self-propelled guns and possibly 4 Pukguksong-2 medium-range ballistic missile launchers, also known as KN-15 IRBMs. The equipment was spotted on a train convoy in the Tyumen region of Russia. The Pukguksong-2 missiles, classified as 170mm M-1978, have an estimated range of 1,200 to 2,000 kilometers. This delivery is part of an ongoing military collaboration between North Korea and Russia, amid the escalating conflict in Ukraine. The missiles and artillery are believed to be intended for use in Russia's military operations against Ukraine.