Article 6SCTG Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro, says Ukraine

Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro, says Ukraine

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Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#6SCTG)

Use of weapon, which can carry nuclear payload, would mark its first use in any armed conflict if confirmed

Ukraine's air force has said Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, which if confirmed would be the first time that the long-range weapon has been used in any armed conflict.

However, ABC News reported, citing western officials, that this was an exaggeration and the weapon used was in fact a shorter-range ballistic missile, similar to the types used repeatedly by Russia against Ukraine during the war.

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