Second DPRK submunition found in Ukraine

8 Jan 2026

A second Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, A.K.A. North Korea) submunition type has been found in Ukraine

A second Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, A.K.A. North Korea) submunition type, in use with Russian forces, has been found in Ukraine
Sighting of its dispenser rocket, the 107 Sanpo, suggested that it was present; however, this is the first time the submunition itself has been seen
The designator of this impact-fuzed, high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) is currently unknown

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DPRK Model 2 HEDP Submunition, 107 Sanpo

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