Russia launches hypersonic missile at Ukraine in significant escalation
smh.com.au — November 21, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC
Russia launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday. This missile, capable of carrying multiple warheads, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has lasted 33 months. President Vladimir Putin stated that the strike targeted a Ukrainian military facility. He warned that further attacks could occur in response to Western support for Ukraine. Putin described the conflict as evolving from a regional issue to one with global implications, reflecting heightened tensions in the war.
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