Reports indicate that Russian troops launched several missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile, from the Astrakhan region in an early morning assault on Ukraine on Thursday.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported on its Telegram account that it successfully destroyed six Kh-101 cruise missiles using anti-aircraft combat.
The attack by Russia targeted crucial infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro, according to the air force.
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Recently, Ukraine launched American-supplied long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, a historic first in the 1,000 days of conflict – a decision authorized by President Biden on Sunday.
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There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities at this time.
If indeed an ICBM was used, this would signify a significant escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, marking the first use of such a weapon.
This is a developing news story. Stay tuned for updates.