Ukraine reports Russia launches intercontinental missile for first time in conflict
Ukraine reports that Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Dnipro city, marking the first use of such a missile in the ongoing conflict. The missile was reportedly fired from Russia's Astrakhan region. The Ukrainian military intercepted six of the nine missiles fired, but two people were injured, and damage occurred to an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center. This escalation follows recent developments, including North Korean troops aiding Russia and changes in U.S. policy regarding missile support for Ukraine. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons. This doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response to conventional attacks supported by nuclear powers, broadening Russia's military options.