Reuters: Half of North Korean missiles fired by Russia blow up in mid-air
These reports of half of North Korean missiles sold to Russia blowing up in mid-air are both concerning and amusing at the same time. The idea that Russia is now purchasing military hardware from North Korea instead of the other way around is quite a reversal of the usual power dynamics. It’s almost comical to think that even their missiles seem to want to defect.
The fact that these missiles are reportedly malfunctioning may not come as a surprise to many. North Korean missiles have long been associated with being unreliable and prone to failure. However, the source of this claim being Ukraine itself casts some doubt on the reliability of the information.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker