Russian X-101 Cruise Missile Spotted Using Flare Decoys in Viral Video: A Step Up in Electronic Warfare

SOURCE: ASIANINTERCEPT.COM A viral video on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked discussions about a potential evolution in Russian missile technology. The video reportedly shows the wreckage of an X-101 cruise missile, downed in February 2023, equipped with flare dispensers. This marks the first time such countermeasures have been observed on this advanced weapon. The X-101, … Read more

Russian Bloggers Report Poor Quality of North Korean Ammunition

SOURCE: ASIANINTERCEPT.COM

Russian military bloggers have raised concerns about the quality of North Korean ammunition being used in the war in Ukraine. According to their reports, the ammunition is very unevenly produced, with deviations in the charge compositions and powder even within the same production lot. This poor quality is causing significant problems for Russian forces, as it makes targeting and hitting enemy targets a matter of luck.

These reports come after earlier concerns about the quality of North Korean ammunition, with previous reports of production deviations causing explosions in the barrels of Russian artillery. The combination of these issues suggests that North Korean ammunition is unreliable and potentially dangerous for Russian troops to use.

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