Oct 31, 2023·edited Nov 1, 2023Liked by Frontelligence Insight
As a south korean, I didn't want to believe NK can deliver hundreds thousand shells to other country. If they can even produce it, will be significant threat to SK security.
I'm far away from Asia, but to me it looks like the military is the main focus of the NK regime - so not really surprising. Probably they're happy of getting rid of old ammo, and can build new (sadly).
I'd love to hear your perspective on the availability of various 155 munitions from the US and Europe, particularly given the current goings on in the Middle East.
My layman impression is that Ukraine has enough to fight, but not enough to advance. And I'm guessing a defense is probably being circumscribed as well.
I seen pictures of older 152 and 122mm howitzers coming from the East as well. Considering the barrel wear of the current stock, they will be as important as more ammunition.
One minor correction:
We originally mentioned "net weight," but we meant to refer to the "gross weight." We apologize for any confusion.
That's okay, because it was good opportunity to learn what russian word брутто means :)
Thanks for the great work.
As a south korean, I didn't want to believe NK can deliver hundreds thousand shells to other country. If they can even produce it, will be significant threat to SK security.
I'm far away from Asia, but to me it looks like the military is the main focus of the NK regime - so not really surprising. Probably they're happy of getting rid of old ammo, and can build new (sadly).
I'd love to hear your perspective on the availability of various 155 munitions from the US and Europe, particularly given the current goings on in the Middle East.
My layman impression is that Ukraine has enough to fight, but not enough to advance. And I'm guessing a defense is probably being circumscribed as well.
Wonderful post as always.
I seen pictures of older 152 and 122mm howitzers coming from the East as well. Considering the barrel wear of the current stock, they will be as important as more ammunition.
Maybe it was unwise for SK to ship 0.5M of their own shells to Ukraine (via USA).
good
Great analysis. I wonder if this 2000 containers is one-off thing or will it go on and at what rate?
It was about 1000 containers in September and about 1000 in October. I dont know if that’s the end or they will send more
Do you know if they are importing charges for the 152mm? If yes, might change the calculus. If no, then might change the performance of those rounds.
It's actually included in the article
Sorry, I see fuses and rounds, but not charges. Did you assume full bagged charges per round being shipped with?
Sorry again if I missed it.
Charges are in that brass which you can see in the photos, and it is always full charge, you throw away extra bags and burn them.
Thank you!