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Ukraine Alleges Russia Fired Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Above: Russian troops stand next to truck-mounted Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missiles as they rehearse for the Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square in 2008. Image copyright: Verity
The Facts
Ukraine alleged that Russia, for the first time in the war, fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro on Thursday.
Sources who spoke to the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda claimed the weapon used was an RS-26 Rubezh, adding that it was fired alongside eight traditional missiles — six of which were said to be shot down — without specifying what happened to the ICBM.
However, a Western official cited by ABC News disputed the claim, stating instead that it was a traditional ballistic missile, similar to what Russia has frequently deployed in the course of the war with Ukraine.
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
For the first time in the war, Russia has deployed an intercontinental ballistic missile over Ukraine. This is extremely significant as these weapons are capable of carrying nuclear-capable warheads.
Pro-establishment narrative
The weapon deployed by Russia did not appear to be an intercontinental ballistic missile, but rather a traditional missile with a much shorter range.
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