Russia has deployed a new North Korean rocket system in Ukraine

Russia has been confirmed to be utilizing multiple rocket launch systems manufactured in North Korea in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Ukrainian journalist Yurii Butusov shared intercepted video evidence that displays a North Korean M1991 240mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) located within a Russian military facility.

The launcher appeared to be undergoing modifications, including the addition of protective screens designed to defend against Ukrainian FPV drone strikes.

The M1991 can launch 240mm rockets with a range of 40 to 60 kilometers. It is equipped with 22 tubes mounted on the back of a truck chassis, allowing it to deliver a substantial volume of fire across a broad area, making it particularly effective against fortified positions and large troop concentrations.

This represents the first visual evidence of the M1991 being used by Russian forces, although reports of its deployment had emerged as early as November 2024.

While the M1991 lacks the accuracy of more modern precision-guided systems, its significant firepower poses an additional threat to Ukrainian forces, who are already facing North Korean short-range ballistic missiles and artillery.