On Thursday, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia executed a significant missile strike on the city of Dnieper, which included an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
The attack featured various types of missiles, such as an ICBM launched from Russia's Astrakhan region, a Kh-47M2 'Kinzhal' aeroballistic missile fired from a MiG-31K fighter jet in the Tambov region, and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the Volgograd region.
In a statement on their Telegram channel, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that on the morning of November 21, 2024, between 05:00 and 07:00, Russian forces launched attacks on the city of Dnipro, targeting enterprises and critical infrastructure with various missiles.
They specified that an intercontinental ballistic missile was fired from the Astrakhan region, a Kh-31M47 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile from a MiG-47K fighter jet was launched from the Tambov region, and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles were launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the Volgograd region.
The Ukrainian Air Force added that anti-aircraft missile units managed to destroy six of the Kh-101 missiles.
They also mentioned that there is no information yet regarding casualties.
They urged citizens to heed air warning signals promptly and called on media personnel and bloggers to responsibly disseminate information about the combat operations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and any threats to Ukraine.
An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a long-range weapon that is launched into space and then releases a warhead or multiple warheads that re-enter the atmosphere to strike their targets.
These missiles are believed to have a minimum range of 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles), with some versions capable of traveling over 9,000 kilometers, according to the Weapons Control and Non-Proliferation Center.
The first ICBM was launched in 1957 by the Soviet Union, followed by the United States in 1959.
In related news, the United States confirmed on Wednesday that it will supply Ukraine with temporary anti-personnel landmines to help defend against Russian attacks.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller stated that the decision to provide anti-personnel landmines is in response to Russia's military advances in eastern Ukraine.
President Joe Biden of the United States has approved the shipment of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine
During a US State Department press briefing on Wednesday, Miller stated, 'I can confirm that we are supplying the Ukrainian government with non-permanent anti-personnel landmines.'
He noted that while they have been providing anti-tank landmines for a while, this marks the first instance of supplying anti-personnel landmines.
Miller emphasized that this new equipment provision is significant.
He mentioned that, as the secretary has often stated, policies are continually adapted based on real-world events.
The recent Russian advances, especially infantry movements in eastern Ukraine, necessitated these non-permanent anti-personnel landmines to counter such advances.
These mines are notably different from those deployed by the Russians and other armies, including the US, in the past.
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