The Russian forces launched this Thursday “against factories and critical infrastructure” in the city of Dnipro from the center of Ukraine an intercontinental ballistic missile, the first in this war, in addition to other types of missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
According to this source, the intercontinental missile was launched from the Russian region of Astrakhanin southern Russia.
In his Telegram channel, the head of the Counter-Disinformation Center of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenkohas stated that Astrakhan is being attacked with drones.
«Dnipro, resist. The Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation is already under drone attack,” he wrote.
Ukrainian defenses were able to shoot down six of the seven Kh-101 cruise missiles, but did not intercept the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal intercontinental ballistic missile or aeroballistic missile, which are two of the most sophisticated missiles in the Russian arsenal.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the unshot missiles did not cause “substantial” damage.
Previously, the authorities of the region of Dnipropetrovskof which Dnipro is the capital, reported a massive attack against the region in which damage was caused to “an industrial infrastructure” in the city.
Thursday’s attack on Dnipro comes after the US, Spain, Italy and Greece closed the doors of their embassies in kyiv on Wednesday due to the danger of a massive Russian attack on Ukrainian territory. EFE (I)
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## World Today News: Russia Launches its First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in the Ukraine War
**Welcome to World Today News. Today, we are discussing the recent attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, which saw Russia deploy an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in this conflict. We are joined by Petr Ivanov, a Senior Analyst specializing in Russian military strategy at the Institute for Strategic Studies, and Olena Petrova, a Ukrainian journalist based in Kyiv who has been reporting on the front lines. Welcome to both of you.**
**Section 1: Analyzing the Escalation**
* **Petr, this is the first time Russia has used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in this war. What does this tell us about the current state of the conflict and Russia’s strategic thinking? **
* **Olena, from your perspective on the ground in Ukraine, how is this news being received? What are the immediate concerns and anxieties for the Ukrainian people?**
* **Both of you, considering that this attack comes after several Western nations closed their embassies in Kyiv due to fears of a larger-scale offensive, do you see this ICBM use as a potential turning point in the war?**
**Section 2: Assessing the Impact and Response**
* **Petr, while the Ukrainian Air Force claims that the ICBM caused “no substantial damage,” what is the strategic significance of deploying such a powerful weapon, even if the intended target was not directly hit? **
* **Olena, what can you tell us about the situation in Dnipro? How are the city’s residents coping with this latest attack, and what support do they need?**
* **Both of you, what are the potential implications of this attack for the international community? Will we see a stronger response from Western allies in terms of military aid or sanctions?**
**Section 3: Looking Ahead and Potential Scenarios**
* **Petr, how do you see Russia’s military strategy evolving in the coming weeks and months? Will they continue to rely on these more powerful weapons?**
* **Olena, what is your assessment of Ukraine’s resilience and its ability to withstand future attacks? **
* **Both of you, what are the possible scenarios for the future of the conflict? Is there any room for de-escalation and negotiations at this point **
**Closing Remarks:**
Thank you, Petr and Olena, for sharing your insightful perspectives on this complex and concerning development in the Ukraine war. This situation remains fluid, and we will continue to monitor it closely.
**For our viewers, please share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. We encourage open and respectful dialog on this important issue.**
