Ukraine became the first country to use an intercontinental missile - StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine became the first country to use an intercontinental missile - StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine. British intelligence agencies and the EU are checking information about the ICBM launch, which could mean a new escalation.

 The Strategic Communications Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Stratcom) confirmed that Ukraine became the first country in the world to be hit by an intercontinental ballistic missile, UNN reports.

Ukraine is the first country in the world to be targeted by an intercontinental ballistic missile. We will do everything to ensure that Russia remains in history only for its crimes

- , the StratCom said in a statement.

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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.

European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano announced a possible new escalation if the ICBM launch against Ukraine is confirmed.

In turn, Britain's intelligence services are “urgently” checking Ukraine's claim that Russia used ICBMs.