Russia launches ballistic missile at Ukraine in significant escalation of conflict
Russia has launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. This strike follows Ukraine's recent use of US and UK-supplied missiles to target Russian territory. President Vladimir Putin described the missile, named "Oreshnik," as a response to Western support for Ukraine. He warned that the conflict, initially regional, is now taking on global dimensions. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a severe escalation. The missile was fired from Astrakhan, over 700 kilometers away, and targeted military facilities in Dnipro. Ukraine reported damage to an industrial site and injuries to two people. The situation reflects rising tensions as both sides increase their military actions.