– About half of the North Korean missiles that Russia has fired at Ukraine have failed, exploding midair or flying off course.
– Ukraine’s top prosecutor is investigating missile debris from 21 out of 50 North Korean missiles that were launched by Russia between December and February.
– Concerns have been raised about the quality of North Korean-provided munitions, with previous reports indicating low accuracy rates and reliability issues with North Korean rockets and missiles.
About half of the North Korean missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have failed, with many flying off course and exploding in midair. Ukraine’s top prosecutor is investigating the missile debris to determine the reason for the failures. The high failure rate of the missiles has raised concerns about the quality of North Korean munitions being provided to Russia for use in the conflict with Ukraine.
The quality of North Korean missile technology has come under scrutiny, with reports indicating that the accuracy rate of their ballistic missiles is only around 20 percent. Ukrainian troops have described North Korean rockets as unreliable, noting that they sometimes misfire or explode unexpectedly. These reports highlight weaknesses in North Korea’s stockpiles of missiles and other munitions due to sanctions and dated production capabilities.
North Korean missiles sent to Russia for use in the conflict have been identified as KN-23s, known as short-range Hwasong 11 missiles. These missiles have been used in attacks on various cities and regions in Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage to residential areas. The partnership between North Korea and Russia in terms of military cooperation has raised concerns about the impact on the conflict in Ukraine and the development of North Korea’s military capabilities through field testing of their weapons.