KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine has reported that overnight, Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile aimed at Dnipro city, located in the central-east region of Ukraine. This marks the first instance of Moscow utilizing such a missile during the ongoing conflict.

While the specific type of missile remains uncertain, Ukraine’s air force disclosed in a statement on Telegram that the missile was launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region.

This incident adds to the escalating international implications of the war, especially following the recent arrival of North Korean troops, who are believed to be assisting Russia on the front lines. The situation indicates a potential shift in the dynamics of the conflict as external forces become involved.