“Marks a clear escalation": the EU reacts to the launch of a Russian intercontinental missile at Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
A spokesman for the European Commission warned of a possible new escalation if the launch of an ICBM against Ukraine is confirmed.
The speaker of the European Commission reacted to Ukraine's statement that Russia had launched an intercontinental missile at Ukraine. According to him, if the use of ICBMs is confirmed, such an attack would mean a new escalation on the part of Russia, UNN reports citing Lemonde.
Of course, we are following reports that Russia has used an intercontinental ballistic missile to target one or more targets in Ukraine. (...) Obviously, such an attack would mean a new escalation by (Vladimir) Putin
According to him, such a missile would mean a “quantitative and qualitative” change in the conflict. He reportedly accused Russia of “playing” with the nuclear threat. He said it is “very difficult” to assess the reality of this threat, but he believes that “it is irresponsible” and that “it poses a global threat to the stability and security of Europe and the world.”
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A Western official commented on the attack on Dnipro on the US channel ABC News , saying that the missile was not an ICBM, but rather a ballistic missile.
Context
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedthat Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile and eight other missiles, and shot down six X-101s.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy statedthat today Russia used a new Russian missile against Ukraine. All the characteristics - speed, altitude - of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Expert examinations are underway.
