Iran plans to deliver to Russia shortly to launchers for short -range ballistic missiles Fath-360, which Moscow can use in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing two Western security officials and one regional official.

According to sources, the transfer of Iranian launchers is “Imminent”. These are FATH-360 rocket launchers with range up to 120 km, This would allow Russian forces to carry out regular blows to Ukrainian positions, military installations and settlements near the conflict line.

Iran surrendered rockets to Russia via nine ships sailing under Russian flag in September 2024. Three Reuters sources then said that the launchers had not been included in this mission.

According to experts, the delivery of FATH-360 launchers will demonstrate the further deepening of military cooperation between Iran and Russia.

Earlier, the American general Christopher informed Congress that Iran has supplied Russia with Over 400 short -range ballistic missiles. They were probably Fath-360.

There is no public evidence, however, that Iran has supplied Russia with similar types of rockets, or that Russian forces have used FATH-360.

Analysts believe that the development of FATH-360 will allow Russia to exploit more advanced rockets, like the iskander, For attacks on large -scale in critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including the energy sector, further burdening the air defense system.

‘It would be much easier [για τις ρωσικές δυνάμεις] to launch an attack much faster … against high -value targets. These [οι Fath-360] Not many launch preparations are needed. Their flight time is incredibly short, “said Fabian Hintz, a researcher at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

“FATH-360 is designed for handling and operation by people with relatively little training,” explained Ralph Salvesberg, an associate professor at the Dutch Defense Academy.