Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Towards Ukraine In Major Escalation

While the type of missile is yet to be confirmed, this is the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.

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As the Russia-Ukraine war escalates, Ukraine has alleged that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city.

While the type of missile is yet to be confirmed, this is the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war. This attack from Russia comes a day after Ukraine fired six US long-range missiles towards Russia.

This missile, if proved to be an ICBM, will mark a major escalation as the war takes on a growing international dimension with the arrival of North Korean troops to help Russia on the frontlines.

"In particular, an intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation," said the statement issued by the Ukrainian Air Force.

Russia is yet to comment on the missile launch. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia has "nothing to say". As per CNN, Peskov declined to comment on the development and stated that it is "a question for the Russian military".

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