Russia Fires Intermediate Range Missile at Ukraine

Ukrainian officials initially claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during an attack on Dnipro, but U.S. intelligence assessed it was likely an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). President Zelensky suggested the missile's characteristics aligned with ICBM capabilities, raising concerns about Russia's intentions. However, U.S. officials expressed skepticism regarding the true nature of the missile, indicating it was an experimental IRBM. This incident highlights escalating tensions as Ukraine recently fired U.S. and British missiles into Russia. The Russian government has not confirmed the missile type, contributing to the confusion. Analysts assert that regardless of classification, this strike does not represent a significant shift in the conflict dynamics.