How much time does Team USA need to assess what this is?
Don’t ask the spokeswoman of Team Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
- Yes. Hello.
- Masha.
- Yes, I have a briefing.
- The ballistic missile strike on Yuzhmash is not worth talking about. Don't comment at all.
- Yes, okay, thank you.
Today there was a new Russian missile. It has all the characteristics - speed, altitude - of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Expert examinations are underway. It is obvious that Putin is using Ukraine as a testing ground. — Z (Telegram, November 21, 2024)
What my ai friend sez:
On November 21, 2024, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, specifically targeting the city of Dnipro. This marked a significant escalation in the military capabilities employed by Russia during the war, which began in February 2022. The missile was reportedly launched from the Astrakhan region and covered approximately 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) in under five minutes.
The specific type of ICBM used was not confirmed by Ukrainian officials at the time, but it is known that ICBMs are capable of delivering nuclear warheads and have a range that can exceed thousands of kilometers. Although there were no indications that this missile was nuclear-armed, its use serves as a stark reminder of Russia's nuclear capabilities and potential for escalation in the conflict
The attack on Dnipro involved multiple missile types, including a Kinzhal hypersonic missile and several Kh-101 cruise missiles, with reports indicating that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted six of these missiles
The missile strike resulted in damage to an industrial facility and injuries to at least two people
This event follows a series of escalatory actions from both sides, including Ukraine's recent strikes into Russian territory using U.S. and British-supplied missiles, which Moscow had warned would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict. — Perplexity.ai