KIEV: Russia recently used a missile (ICBM) in the conflict, with Ukraine for the first time ever to deliver nuclear warheads as reported by the Ukrainian Air Force that the missile originated from Russias Astrakhan region on Thursday.
After Ukraine launched missile strikes, on territory using British missiles on November 19 and 20 despite warnings, from Russia President Volodymr Zelensky cautioned citizens not to panic following the incident as the Ukrainian military has not revealed the target or the damage caused by the Russian missile launch.
The tension heightened following Ukraine being given permission, by Washington and London to deploy long range missiles. As a result Ukraine aimed US produced long range missiles at Russia s Bryansk region on Tuesday. Fired British Storm Shadow missiles, on Wednesday. The Russian military reported intercepting both missile types.
The Defense Ministry of Russia announced that their air force successfully intercepted two Storm Shadow cruise missiles along, with six HIMARS rockets made in the US and 67 drones.
There has been speculation since Wednesday that Russia could potentially launch a counterattack in reaction, to Ukraines offensive actions.On account of the expected retaliation several embassies in Kyiv. Including those of the United States, Italy, Greece and Spain. Decided to temporarily shut down their operations in preparation for potential large scale repercussions, from Russia.
As reported by Al Jazeera news outlet on Thursday morning the missile launched by Russia across continents was confirmed not to be armed with a warhead as, per statements from Ukraine which also indicated that its impact did not result in major destruction or casualties.A thorough analysis suggests that the missile was likely launched as a showcase of Russias prowess in deploying weapons of destruction as a warning signal, to both Ukraine and Western countries regarding the potential risks associated with provocation.
Seven months back, from now Russia conducted a test of its missile (ICBM) at the Kapustin Yar range to enhance the nations security measures as reported by Russian media sources.The ICBM is a long range missile with a reach, between 6 to 9 thousand miles specifically designed for attacks and is engineered with solid fuel technology to carry powerful thermonuclear warheads.
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