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Russia: North Korean leader visits aircraft factory

Kim Jong-Un sees the "Yuri Gagarin" KnAAZ plant

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un continues his official visit to Russia. After the bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin and the delegations of the two countries in recent days, today the Pyongyang statesman visited the "Yuri Gagarin" KnAAZ (Komsomolsk-on Amur Aircraft Production Association) plant, where are built military and civil aircraft, including the Sukhoi Su-35 and Su-57 fighters,...

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Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia, 09/15/2023 09:44
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