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Russia responded in kind by unleashing a new experimental missile. Reports indicate the city of Neproha was struck by what was initially believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but later analyses revealed it was an intermediate-range ballistic missile called Orik. Russian President Vladimir Putin justified this attack by asserting Russia’s right to strike military facilities of countries that support Ukraine’s use of foreign weapons. Critics worry that this exchange may hasten the risk of nuclear escalation, given the types of missiles involved.