Russia used an “experimental medium-range” ballistic missile in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, as confirmed by a US official. While the specific type of weapon used has not been publicly disclosed by the US, it was noted that Russia likely has only a limited number of these experimental missiles in its possession.
Prior to the attack, the US had informed Ukraine and other countries about the potential use of such weapons. This attack is part of a series of assaults that Ukraine has endured from Russia, including strikes with missiles carrying significantly larger warheads than the one launched at Dnipro. The reference to “larger warheads” may allude to the devastating 1.5-ton glide bombs that have been targeting Ukrainian air defenses for an extended period.
In response to the escalating conflict, the US announced a new military aid package worth $275 million for Ukraine. This aid includes air defense missiles and various other weapons to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. The Biden administration has approximately $7 billion remaining in authorized military aid to be sent to Ukraine, a commitment that the White House has vowed to fulfill before the current term concludes.
