Russia fired North Korea’s Hwasong-9 missile on Ukraine… know its power

In the recent attacks on Ukraine, Russia has used ballistic missiles procured from North Korea. The name of this missile is Hwasong-9. It is a medium range ballistic missile. This missile system and launching system has been developed by North Korea in its own country. Which is now also with Russia.

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North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un had said a few months ago that he would help Russia against Ukraine. Perhaps this is happening. This claim has been made by Chuck Ferrer, who was formerly a former Navy Seal. Currently, he is a journalist at the Kiev Post and is also a NYT best seller. Chuck has made this claim on his X handle.

DEADLY IMPORT: North Korean Hwasong-9 medium-range ballistic missiles have been launched against Ukrainian civilian population centers. This mobile launch system and guided missile were developed indigenously by North Korea from its Hwasong-6 (Scud-C) variants. pic.twitter.com/g0RzJdGCBp

— Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings | (@ChuckPfarrer) September 7, 2024

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First let us know the specialty of this missile…

Hwasong-9 is a medium-range ballistic missile. Its range is 600 to 1000 kilometers. It is also known as Scud Extended Range (Scud-ER). Till now North Korea and Syria had this missile. Now it is heard that Russia also has it. The diameter of this 13.5 meter long missile is 0.88 meter.

This missile is also capable of carrying nuclear weapons

Only one weapon weighing 500 kg is installed in it. Now whether that weapon is nuclear, chemical, high-explosive or submunition. This missile flies on single stage liquid propellant. It has been deployed in North Korea since 1994. From time to time, it is also tested on the orders of Kim Jong Un.