Kremlin remains silent on Ukrainian claims of Russian ICBM launch at Dnieper

The Kremlin has declined to comment on Ukrainian reports alleging the launch of a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting the Dnieper region, urging inquiries to be directed to military representatives.

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, stated that questions regarding the missile's trajectory should be addressed to the respective defence authorities, Caliber.Az reports citing Ukrainian media.

Earlier today, the Ukrainian Air Force claimed that Russia had launched an ICBM at Dnieper’s infrastructure, with the missile reportedly evading interception. If verified, this would mark the first instance of Russia deploying such a powerful missile in the ongoing conflict.

The missile strike comes amid heightened tensions and an ongoing air alert that was declared throughout most of Ukraine, excluding the Carpathian region. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, multiple alerts were issued early this morning, with a ballistic threat declared around 6 a.m.

Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration (OVA), confirmed that an industrial facility in the city had sustained damage from the attack. Despite the claims of a direct missile strike, the Russian Ministry of Defence has reiterated that its operations are focused solely on Ukrainian military targets, as well as energy infrastructure and associated facilities.

By Vafa Guliyeva