North Korean 170-mm Koksan self-propelled artillery systems have been spotted in the Russian occupation forces. The corresponding video was published on social media.
It is currently unknown when and where this video was filmed.
The first movement of Koksan howitzers on Russian territory was recorded in November 2024.
According to Militarny, the M1989 Koksan is the conventional name for a 40-ton self-propelled artillery system manufactured by North Korea, which was first spotted at a parade in the city of Koksan in 1989.
This artillery system uses 170mm caliber ammunition, which, combined with a long barrel, provides a long range.
The range of conventional shells from this self-propelled gun is 40 kilometers, while for active-reactive ammunition this figure is close to 60 kilometers. The probable rate of fire is 1-2 shots every 5 minutes.
This range of the Koksan is far beyond the capabilities of all available Russian cannon artillery used at the front.