Russia Fires ICBM at Ukraine in Escalation of Conflict.
In a significant escalation, Russia has fired an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Ukraine. The missile, carrying a conventional warhead rather than a nuclear payload, serves as a stark warning to Ukraine and its Western allies to respect Moscow’s red lines.
ICBMs, primarily designed for nuclear warfare, are capable of delivering conventional warheads as well. The development comes a day after President Vladimir Putin amended Russia’s nuclear doctrine, signaling a shift in Moscow’s strategic approach.
The move is seen as a response to the recent decisions by the US and UK to allow Ukraine to deploy long-range cruise and ballistic missiles against Russian targets.
Within hours of these approvals, Ukraine launched US-made ATACMS and UK-manufactured Storm Shadow missiles, targeting Russian territories.
This marks the first known instance of Russia deploying an ICBM in the ongoing conflict, as reported by Kyiv. The launch underscores a sharp escalation as the war entered its 1,000th day, intensifying tensions on all fronts.
The firing of the missile highlights the evolving dynamics of the conflict, raising concerns over the potential for further escalation as both sides continue to push their boundaries.
