Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Russia is running very low on Multiple Rocket Launchers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Gd2hCp0EY

Of note that there aren't any TOS-1 or TOS-2 left, and that the second-largest base in terms of MRLS has a year-old picture as latest information, so there may be much less left at that base. More than half of the bases where there were MLRS before the war special military operation don't have any anymore. Also the newer Tornado and Uragan versions, which are in theory distinct models, are counted towards their base models.

Also keep in mind that there are over 1000 in active service, so it will take a while before Russia truly runs out of these systems. But it's getting harder and harder to replace losses, especially since most "produced" vehicles are just refurbished and/or upgraded reserve units.

Ryuu96 said:

‼️ Several thousand North Korean soldiers are reportedly being trained in Russia and could be deployed to the frontlines in Ukraine by the end of the year. These units may replace Russian forces in border regions, allowing them to join combat operations.https://t.co/yYvjFt3QBC

— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) October 12, 2024

Meanwhile the West is too scared to send trainers to Ukraine, actually, it's even worse than that, the West is too scared to even shoot down Russian missiles and drones violating their own airspace let alone sending trainers to Ukraine.

North Korea could also be a source of vehicles to send to the front, either as is or upgraded to newer standards.

For instance, North Korea has over 2000 T54/55 and T62 that Russia could use, plus several hundreds older BMP models and an unknown number of artillery systems and MRLS. North Korea would probably gladly trade at least some of those away for license production of newer models and technologies plus a constant supply of food.