Russians allegedly unhappy with ammunition from North Korea
In the war against Ukraine, Russia is also relying on ammunition from North Korea. But people on the front line are apparently dissatisfied with the quality. A Russian war blogger takes a closer look at several of the shells - with astonishing results.
According to a media report, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are increasingly complaining about the poor quality of artillery shells from North Korea. This was reported by the Ukrainian military portal"Defense News", referring to the Russian war blog"Nur Vorwärts", which said it had randomly analyzed five North Korean propelling charges for 152 millimetre shells and published photos of them online.
According to the investigation, the usual lead wire, which is supposed to reduce copper deposits, was missing in some of the propelling charges. In addition, there were "obvious differences in the color of the propellant powder, which indirectly indicates a difference in combustion quality". The quantity of propellant powder also varies, according to the Telegram page.
"The lack of lead wires in the charges exacerbates barrel wear," commented Defense News on the results of the investigation. The reason for this is North Korea's desolate planned economy, which is why the workers steal the lead wires from the factories. The use of different propellant powders in North Korean ammunition can be explained by the country's isolation. It forces Pyongyang to use all possible components for production that it can find, which ultimately reduces the quality of the shells.
"Defense News" also refers to the statements of Russian artillerymen who criticize the "systematic dispersion in the range" of the shells. This leads to more ammunition being used, writes the portal. The greater ammunition consumption also means a longer deployment time, which increases the risk of return fire from Ukrainian artillery. In addition, higher ammunition consumption accelerates the wear and tear of the gun, which further impairs precision.
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Despite Russia's reliance on North Korean ammunition in their attack on Ukraine, there are growing concerns among Russian soldiers about the quality of the artillery shells. The Ukrainian military portal "Defense News" reports that Russian soldiers are complaining about the poor quality, citing missing lead wires, varying quantities of propellant powder, and different colors of propellant powder as issues. This has led to concerns about barrel wear, increased ammunition consumption, longer deployment times, and a higher risk of return fire from Ukrainian artillery.
Source: www.ntv.de
