Ukraine claimed Thursday that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at one of its cities. If confirmed, it would be the first time Moscow has used such a weapon in the war.

Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a missile used “matches the speed and altitude” of an ICBM. The Kremlin refused to comment on the strike.

The range of an ICBM — which can exceed 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles) — is beyond what is needed to attack Ukraine{ai:summary}<p>Ukraine reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro, marking a potential escalation in the conflict. However, Ukraine did not provide evidence for the claim, and the Kremlin declined to comment.</p><p>Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted that the missile's characteristics align with those of an ICBM. #foreignaffairs</p>

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

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