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From NBC News: Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile in an overnight attack, which would be the first recorded use of an ICBM in an active conflict. The claim was disputed by a Western official, who said it was a ballistic missile but not an ICBM that was fired.
The Kremlin did not immediately respond to the accusation, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov referring questions to the Russian Defense Ministry. The Western official declined to further characterize the missile that was used, which the person said was targeting the eastern city of Dnipro, adding that its impact was still being assessed.
It came as Ukrainian forces used their first long-range U.S. and British missiles to strike Russian soil after Washington and its allies lifted restrictions on Kyiv — a move that Moscow had long warned would be met with a significant response.
ICBMs typically have a range of at least 3,400 miles, so it’s unclear why the Kremlin would allegedly use one against its neighbor. Such missiles can carry either nuclear and nonnuclear payloads.
Former Ukrainian government advisor Anton Gerashchenko posted a video, allegedly showing an intercontinental ballistic missile striking the city of Dnipro.
‼️ The Ukrainian city of Dnipro became the first city in human history to be struck by an intercontinental ballistic missile. It is a historic turning point. An intercontinental ballistic missile used not on a firing range, but against a city of a million people. pic.twitter.com/TyXjY3TjFz
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) November 21, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released the following statement:
Today, our insane neighbor has once again revealed its true nature—its disdain for dignity, freedom, and human life itself. And, most of all, its fear.
Fear so overwhelming that it unleashes missile after missile, scouring the globe for more weapons—whether from Iran or North Korea. Today, it was a new Russian missile. Its speed and altitude suggest intercontinental ballistic capabilities. Investigations are ongoing.
It’s clear that Putin is using Ukraine as a testing ground. It’s also clear that he is terrified of normal life next to him. A life where people live with dignity. A country that wants to be free and has the right to be independent.
Putin will do anything to keep his neighbor from slipping out of his grasp. And I thank every Ukrainian—men and women alike—who defend Ukraine from this evil with resilience, bravery, and strength. With dignity. Dignity. It’s one of the defining words for Ukraine. And it’s a word that will likely never again be spoken about Russia.
Today, our insane neighbor has once again revealed its true nature—its disdain for dignity, freedom, and human life itself. And, most of all, its fear.
Fear so overwhelming that it unleashes missile after missile, scouring the globe for more weapons—whether from Iran or North… pic.twitter.com/tEsZ0Uu1bt
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile, in what would be the first use of such a weapon during the conflict.
The claim was disputed by a Western official, who says it was a ballistic missile but not an ICBM. https://t.co/qTqeJW55vw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 21, 2024
Fox News correspondent, Trey Yingst, who is in Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, shared a video as air raid sirens were heard going off.
NOW: Air raid sirens sounding across Kyiv pic.twitter.com/SCKpYEECvq
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) November 21, 2024
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