Britain today (21.11.2024) described the reports of the launch of a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile ( ) with conventional warheads against the city of Dnipro in the east. British Prime Minister’s representative, Kir Starmer, stated that if the reports on the Russian ICBM in Ukraine are true, then they will be another example of Russia’s recklessness. Russia launched an ICBM rocket during an attack on Ukraine today, as announced by the Kiev Air Force, in the first known use in the war of this powerful weapon designed to bring nuclear warheads and achieve blows within thousands of kilometers. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk region/Handout via REUTERS Concerned reports of ICBM in Ukraine On his part, British Defence Minister John Healey said the Russians have been preparing “for months” the launch of a “new ballistic missile”, without however confirming the launch of an intercontinental missile from Moscow to Ukrainian territory. “There is information in the press today, unverified, according to which Russia launched a new ballistic missile to Ukraine, which (the Russians) have been preparing for months according to what we know, ” said John Healey before the British Parliament Defence Committee. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk region/Handout via REUTERS The Minister, however, refused to confirm that British cruise-ground rockets were launched from Ukraine to Russia. The Russian defence ministry today announced that it shot down two missiles of this type that had been launched by Ukraine and aimed at Russian territory, without specifying the place or time of interception. “ The actions of Ukrainians on the field speak for themselves, you have no doubt that the British government is increasing its support for Ukraine, ” said John Healey, reminding that he had discussions with their counterparts from Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, on Tuesday and from the US, Lloyd Austin, Sunday. “I will not go into operational details of the conflict. This would endanger business security and ultimately the only one to benefit from such a public debate is President (Russia Vladimir) Putin,” he said.
Britain: “The reports on ICBM in Ukraine – Russia was preparing a long launch of a new ballistic missile”
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