Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time
politico.eu — November 21, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC
Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine for the first time, targeting the central city of Dnipro. This missile can hit targets thousands of kilometers away and may carry nuclear warheads. The attack occurred Thursday morning and aimed at critical infrastructure. The missile was reportedly fired from Astrakhan in southern Russia. Ukraine's air force has not reported any casualties or injuries from the strike. This escalation follows U.S. President Joe Biden's recent authorization for Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia.
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