The BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, a mainstay in various conflicts all over the world since the 1960s that uses 122mm rockets, is also a staple in the Ukraine-Russia war for both sides.But in December 2023, a now-viral moment captures a never-before-seen state of the system.The video shows the aftermath of the destruction of what remains of a BM-21 Grad launcher, now a mangled wreck. Its structure, once rigid and imposing, is now distorted beyond recognition.Amid the twisted metal, like a monstrous flower, the remnants hint at an abrupt and violent end. But the origins of this self-destructing war icon remain a mystery.Accidents occur frequently due to poor propellant quality, premature explosions, erratic range, or human error. But this haunting image speaks to a deeper narrative—one of desperation and dire shortcuts in the throes of conflict, of rockets with a clandestine journey from a nation defying international edicts. Is North Korea to blame?