Russia launches intercontinental missile at Ukraine for first time in invasion

Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for the first time during its ongoing invasion. The missile was fired from the Astrakhan region on Thursday morning, following Ukraine's recent strikes inside Russia using Western missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged citizens to remain calm amid rising tensions and fears of a Russian escalation. He emphasized the importance of not spreading panic, as several countries temporarily closed their embassies in Kyiv. The missile strike comes after Ukraine received permission from the U.S. and U.K. to use longer-range weapons. Zelenskyy reassured the public that the government is strengthening its defense capabilities.