Ukraine shoots down rare North Korean missile launcher

Ukraine has destroyed a North Korean M-1991 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), marking the first time such a weapon has been eliminated in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Recently, Ukrainian forces released an aerial clip showing the destruction of a rare M1991 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) manufactured by North Korea and supplied to Russia. Photo: @Elite Battalion “Raid”.

The attack, carried out by the elite “Raid” Battalion, completely destroyed the M1991 launcher and caused an extremely large explosion, due to a direct attack by a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a missile. Photo: @Elite “Raid” Battalion.

According to a statement by the elite “Raid” Battalion on Telegram, a drone operator carrying a missile hit one of the missiles mounted on the M1991 launcher. Photo: @Elite “Raid” Battalion.

At this time, due to the collision, a missile on the M1991 launcher exploded immediately afterwards and penetrated the vehicle's cabin. Photo: @Elite Battalion "Raid".

This was followed by a fierce fire. Photo: @Elite Battalion “Raid”.

The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames, resulting in the complete destruction of both the launcher and the warhead on the M1991. Photo: @Elite Battalion “Raid”.

The airstrike took place in Donetsk, an area where fierce fighting is taking place. Photo: @Elite Battalion “Raid”.

It is known that the M1991 long-range missile system was produced by North Korea and supplied to Russia for deployment against Ukraine. Photo: @Elite Battalion "Raid".

The M1991 system is capable of firing 240mm unguided rockets at ranges of 40 to 60 km, with a high rate of fire and saturation effect designed to neutralize large-area targets. Photo: @ Army Recognition.

Destroying such a system would not only eliminate a major threat to Ukrainian frontline units, but would also disrupt Russia’s ability to carry out massed fire missions. Photo: @ The War Zone.

Multiple reports have indicated that North Korea has begun supplying M1991 MLRS units to Russia over the past six months, with some sources suggesting that up to 100 launchers could be delivered. Photo: @ Defense Express.

Russia's use of these systems on the battlefield is understood to be part of a growing military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang, as Russia seeks to replenish its weapons stockpiles amid high consumption. Photo: @NK News.

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