Mr. Zelensky: Russia uses new missile with 'ICBM characteristics'

" Russia is so scared that it has to use new missiles," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Ukrainian leader added that the missile was of Russian origin and " has all the characteristics - speed, altitude of an intercontinental ballistic missile". Currently, an expert investigation is underway to confirm the type of missile.

Ukraine accuses Russia of using new missiles to attack Kiev. (Photo: Russian Defense Ministry)

On the morning of November 21, Russia is believed to have carried out an attack targeting businesses and important infrastructure in the city of Dnipro using multiple types of missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launched from the Astrakhan region, southern Russia.

" Ukrainian air defense forces shot down six Kh-101 cruise missiles during the attack. In particular, one ICBM was launched from the Astrakhan region of Russia," the Ukrainian Air Force Command said.

The statement did not specify the type of ICBM and the specific target, nor whether it caused any damage.

However, a Western official denied Ukraine’s earlier accusation that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to attack the Dnipro region on November 21 (local time). According to the official, the above assessment was based on initial analysis and left open the possibility that the conclusion could change.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said reports of Russia using intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to attack Ukraine were very worrying.

The attack comes after Ukraine used US and British ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets inside Russia this week.

The Russian Defense Ministry said Ukraine fired six ATACMS ballistic missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk region deep inside Russian territory. Moscow’s air defenses shot down five of the missiles and damaged the remaining missile, whose debris fell and caused a fire at the facility, which was quickly extinguished.

Kong Anh (Source: Sky News)

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