Ukraine Fires British Missiles at Russia,
In Response, Putin Unleashes ICBM
Palki Sharma / First Post
(November 21, 2024) — Ukraine’s air force is claiming that Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro city. If confirmed, this would be the first use of ICBMs in history. The attack came a day after Ukraine fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russian facilities in Kursk. What explains this escalation ahead of winter? Palki Sharma tells you.
Russia Fires First ICBM at Ukraine:
Dnipro City Hit, Kyiv’s Air Force Confirms
(November 21, 2024) — Russia launched its first-ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure in Dnipro. This unprecedented strike marks a significant escalation in the conflict, following Ukraine’s recent attacks inside Russian territory using U.S. and British missiles. The long-range missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, heightens tensions and raises concerns about potential nuclear confrontation, with Putin’s altered nuclear doctrine adding to the uncertainty.
