‼️ BREAKING: Ukrainian Telegram channels publish the first footage of the fall of combat parts of an ICBM in Dnipro.
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Shocking footage has emerged showing what is believed to be the first use of an intercontinential ballistic missile (ICBM) in warfare by .
Missiles were reportedly fired from Kapustin Yar test range in the Astrakhan region, hitting the Yuzhmash defence plant in Dnipro.
The dramatic video shows flashes lighting up the sky – believed to be six separate warheads of a R-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile.
Until now, the R-26 Rubezh had never been used since its conception in 2011. It was designed to carry nuclear weapons but is now seen as an outdated piece of equipment.
Though this was a conventional attack, it may have paved the way for a pontential nuclear strike by ‘s forces.
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Astonishing footage shows what is suspected to be the first use by Russia of an IBCM (Image: EAST2WEST)
The suspected attack on the Yuzhmash defence plant is believed to be payback for ‘s first ever use of British-French-made Storm Shadow missiles on Russian territory.
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was ordered midway through a press briefing not to comment on the suspected ICBM strike.
She said, “We do not comment on the use of ICBMs. It is not time yet” before a senior diplomat stepped in. He was heard saying: “Ballistic missile strikes on Yuzhmash … The Westerners are talking about it now. Don’t comment at all.”
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was asked to confirm the use of ICBMs, and replied that he “had nothing to say on this topic”.
A Western official said the missile used in the attack on Dnipro was not an ICBM but a standard ballistic missile.