Ukrainian forces destroyed a seldom-seen North Korean self-propelled artillery unit
In a significant tactical achievement, Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed a North Korean heavy 180mm self-propelled howitzer M1989/M1991 "Koksan" on the frontline in Ukraine. The destruction of this formidable artillery asset, known for its long firing range and large caliber, was guided by aerial reconnaissance and precision rocket strikes, according to a report by Charter97.org.
The Koksan howitzer, a rare presence on the Ukrainian battlefield, is believed to have been supplied by North Korea to assist Russian forces. Its destruction marks a significant blow to the Russian-aligned forces, particularly in the context of broader Ukrainian military successes against artillery and drone assets in southern and eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian defense units have been successful in targeting and eliminating multiple Koksan howitzers. For instance, in March 2025, the Ukrainian 413th Raid Battalion destroyed one in the Donetsk region, confirming it on video and marking the fifth such elimination by drone strikes. Another recent strike obliterated a Koksan and killed six crew members after a secondary ammunition detonation.
The report cites a publication from the 14th separate drone systems battalion (BPLA). The exact location of the bank for donations is not specified, but the account holder name is "our [email protected]". The SWIFT and IBAN for donations are not provided in the text.
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[1] Source: [Link to the 14th separate drone systems battalion (BPLA) publication] [2] Source: [Link to report on Ukrainian military successes against Russian and allied artillery and drone assets] [3] Source: [Link to report on the destruction of multiple Russian troops, vehicles, artillery pieces, electronic warfare systems, and ammunition depots]
In the broader context of war-and-conflicts and general news, the destruction of a North Korean Koksan howitzer by Ukrainian forces highlights politics, with implications for ongoing military operations in Ukraine. The elimination of this formidable artillery asset, believed to have been supplied by North Korea to assist Russian forces, contributes to a series of Ukrainian military successes against Russian-aligned forces, particularly in the areas of artillery and drone assets.
