Russia test-fires ICBM as Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian territory
As the Russia-Ukraine war marks its 1,000th day, tensions have escalated significantly. Ukraine has begun using long-range missiles supplied by the US and UK to strike targets inside Russia, prompting a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by Russia. This marks the first use of an ICBM in the conflict. Russia has warned that it will retaliate against any NATO involvement, and European nations are on high alert, advising citizens to prepare for potential conflict. In response to Ukraine's missile strikes, Russia has revised its nuclear policy, stating it may use nuclear weapons if attacked by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power. The situation has raised concerns about a wider conflict involving NATO countries.