In the context of severe losses in jet artillery during the war in Ukraine, Russia turned to North Korea to replenish their equipment. Particular attention was attracted by the North Korean Reactive System of the volley fire (RSSU) M1991, which, according to experts, can be a significant reinforcement for the Russian troops.
Missile caliber: 240 mm. Weight of the rocket: 187 kg. Shooting range: 40-60 km. Number of guides: 22, arranged in three layers. Valup time: 44 seconds for the entire ammunition. Types of warhead: fragmentation, inflammatory, chemical. Platform: truck 6 × 6 with a diesel engine, speed up to 80 km/h, stroke - 800 km. Crew: 6 people.
This system is capable of striking both living power and enemy technique. Its range makes it
The Russian army, having suffered losses of more than 400 RSSUs, in particular through the actions of Ukrainian artillerymen and Himars, began to use old equipment. However, these reserves were insufficient, which made the Kremlin contact the DPRK. According to estimates of the analyst forbes David Aksa, M1991 can compensate for some of the losses and create new challenges for Ukraine.
The features of using M1991, such as masking in shelters (such as mountain tunnels), make them heavy for counter -backer struggle. At the same time, the shooting range allows not only military positions but also frontier cities, including Kharkiv, which is only 40 km from the border.
Increasing the range and intensity of the shelling: M1991 M1991 can affect the targets at great distances, including deep in the rear. Strokes in cities: the potential ability to strike masses on civilian objects. The difficulty of destruction: mobility and the possibility of shelter complicate the work of Ukrainian artillerymen and aviation. Response to Ukrainian artillery: M1991 can be used for fire in response to Ukrainian howitzers and volley fire systems.
The transfer of M1991 North Korea of Russia is a alarm that increases the threat to Ukraine both at the front and in the rear. In response to this, the Ukrainian forces need to strengthen opposition, including the effective detection and destruction of mobile installations, as well as the strengthening of the anti -missile protection of the frontlines.
In order to minimize the consequences of this step, the international community must continue to provide Ukraine with modern artillery and intelligence.
