Russia secretly bolstered Iran's missile arsenal before war with US, records uncover

What happened: Internal Russian defense documents obtained by Ukrainian group Dallas Analytics link a contract coded "K-10" to 90 APU-L twin-rail launchers for precision-guided missiles, with Iran identified as the destination. Key numbers: 90 launchers; shipments scheduled late 2024 through Why it matters: The findings add detail to a military relationship the Trump administration has played down, though officials including Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth said Russian support has not materially affected the U.S. campaign. The documents do not establish whether the launchers reached Iran.

Internal Russian defense documents obtained by Ukrainian group Dallas Analytics link a contract coded "K-10" to 90 APU-L twin-rail launchers for precision-guided missiles, with Iran identified as the destination.

The findings add detail to a military relationship the Trump administration has played down, though officials including Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth said Russian support has not materially affected the U.S. campaign. The documents do not establish whether the launchers reached Iran.