Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward Ukraine, air force says
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward Ukraine, air force says
Russian troops launched various missiles, reportedly including an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region, in an early morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday.
Ukraine's Air Force said on its Telegram account that it destroyed six Kh-101 cruise missiles using anti-aircraft combat.
The Russian attack hit critical infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro, according to the air force.
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This comes after Ukraine fired American-supplied long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, marking the first time for Kyiv to do so in the 1,000 days of war – a move that was authorized by President Biden on Sunday.
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There are currently no reports on injuries or fatalities.
If the attack did involve an ICBM, it would mark a major escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the first time such a weapon has been used.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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