In recent relentless attacks on Ukraine, Russia used ballistic missiles obtained from North Korea. This missile is named Hwasong-9 (Hwasong-9). It is a medium-range ballistic missile. This missile system and its launching system were developed by North Korea and are now also with Russia.
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A few months ago, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that he would assist Russia against Ukraine. It seems this is now happening. This claim was made by Chuck Ferrer, who is a former Navy SEAL and currently a journalist at Kyiv Post and an NYT best-selling author. Chuck shared this claim on his X handle.
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First, let's understand the features of this missile...
The Hwasong-9 is a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of 600 to 1000 kilometers. It is also known as Scud-ER (Extended Range). Until now, only North Korea and Syria possessed this missile. Reports suggest that Russia now has it as well. This missile is 13.5 meters long with a diameter of 0.88 meters.
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This missile can also carry nuclear weapons
It can carry a single 500-kilogram warhead, which can be nuclear, chemical, high-explosive, or submunitions. This missile operates on a single-stage liquid propellant. It has been deployed in North Korea since 1994, and Kim Jong Un occasionally orders its testing.
