Putin says Russia fired experimental IRBM into Ukraine

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin stated Russia fired intermediate vary ballistic missiles (IRBM) into Ukraine’s jap metropolis of Dnipro — the primary strike of its sort within the conflict.

A U.S. official stated the United States briefed Ukraine and different shut allies and companions in latest days on Russia’s attainable use of this weapon. According to the official, Russia possible solely possesses "a handful" of those experimental missiles.

"This strike was not nuclear," ABC News’ Patrick Reevell stated. "What matters is that it’s still a long-range, nuclear-capable missile."