Reuters’ sources, who most well-liked to stay nameless, declare that Iran has shipped roughly 400 ballistic missiles to Russia. The missile kind talked about, the Fateh-110 household, can attain distances between 300 to 700 kilometers. Astoundingly, these aren’t the one weapons of their variety that the Russians possess.
In response to the report, Iran started supplying ballistic missiles to Russia as early as January 2024. These shipments have been the results of quite a few rounds of negotiations held in Moscow and Tehran. As of now, there have been 4 missile deliveries, with a number of extra anticipated within the coming weeks.
The transport of those missiles, in keeping with sources, was facilitated each by way of the Caspian Sea and air freight from Iran. One Iranian official, whereas sustaining anonymity, indicated to Reuters that “there can be extra deliveries” and affirmed Iran’s proper to export weapons to “any nation they need”.
There hasn’t been any official commentary from the US authorities or the Ukrainian navy-political management relating to this ballistic missile switch from Iran to Russia. Nonetheless, it’s anticipated that such feedback usually are not far off. Within the absence of those official statements, we are able to solely hypothesize concerning the state of affairs.
At the start, it’s value mentioning that the reported 400 ballistic missiles Iran has shipped exceed the manufacturing capability of the Russian navy-industrial advanced for such a weaponry. The Russians at the moment can manufacture roughly 30 ballistic missiles for the Iskander OTRK per 30 days, or round 360 in a yr.
Given this state of affairs, it could not appear farfetched to assume that Russia might reciprocate by initiating arms provides to Iran. This will likely additionally embrace paying Iran for the missiles they’ve delivered. Nonetheless, it stays unsure what arms Russia may start delivery to Tehran.
By late 2023, the Russian Federation had already commenced supplying Iran with Su-35 and Yak-130 plane, together with Mi-28 assault helicopters. There are additionally rumors that Tehran expressed curiosity in buying the latest air protection techniques and coastal anti-ship complexes from Moscow.
The true concern for Ukraine, given the supposed “arms switch” between Iran and Russia, is their restricted sources to counter ballistic missiles. Thus, the availability of extra anti-missile techniques and OTRK from the West turns into an absolute necessity for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The data reminds us that, in keeping with sources, Russia has additionally allegedly acquired ammunition from North Korea.
Frontelligence Perception, after rigorous evaluation, has revealed insights into the transportation strategies used to maneuver projectiles from the Democratic Individuals’s Republic of Korea [DPRK] to Russia and recognized the three major storage bases earlier than distribution to frontline forces.
Reviews point out the journey of North Korean weapons to the Russian Federation normally begins at DPRK’s northeastern port, the Raijin. The cargo normally reaches a small harbor close to Dunay village in Primorsky Krai [Konyushkov Bay], near Vladivostok, by way of container vessels.
The containers arrive at Konyushkov Bay, which, again within the latter a part of the Nineteen Seventies through the USSR period, was dwelling to the ninth Division of Diesel Submarines and served as a weapons depot. The depot housed ballistic and cruise missiles for strategic submarines codenamed “Shkotovo-16”, though it was thought-about abandoned by 2021.
Ordinarily, these DPRK-sourced shells are transported to one in every of three rear bases within the Russian Federation. First is the 719th base within the Tikhoretsk district of the Krasnodar Territory. Satellite tv for pc photos counsel it underwent enlargement from round mid-August 2023, ostensibly appearing as the first artillery ammunition depot for the Russian Federation.
Mozdok, positioned in North Ossetia, is the second on this checklist, believed to be a cupboard space for ballistic missiles. Whereas the FronteIntelligence Perception OSINT group couldn’t discover enough proof of weapon transportation to this base, its proximity to the airport, internet hosting Tu-22M3 bombers and MiG-31Ks, deserves consideration. This airport additionally accommodates the Russian Air Drive’s transport plane.
The third on the roster is a lately constructed, modest warehouse close to Egorlytske village within the Rostov Area. Situated on the premises of a now-defunct airport about three kilometers from the village, this base started erecting ammunition shelters in September 2023.
After the arrival of ammunition at these bases, it’s dispatched throughout varied Russian items on the frontlines. This dissemination course of incorporates each navy and civilian autos to maneuver the provides to mini bases on the entrance line.
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