A car exploded in Sevastopol, killing a Russian naval officer. The Independent provides timely reporting on critical global issues, thanks to reader support. Volodymyr Zelensky claims Russia used Ukraine as a missile testing ground, with the US contesting that a missile fired in Dnipro was an intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM. The US has imposed sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank and other Russian banks to curtail financial connections. The Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down British-made missiles, HIMARS rockets, and drones in Ukraine, injuring 26 in Zelensky’s hometown. The Russian ambassador accuses the UK of direct involvement in the war. A Russian spokesperson was instructed not to comment on the alleged missile strike in Ukraine. The US decision to provide antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine is seen as a controversial move to stall Russian progress. Zelensky praises Ukrainian revolutions and condemns Russian aggression. France cannot confirm a Russian ICBM attack in Dnipro, and the RS-26 Rubezh is believed to be the missile used. A British military general affirms readiness to fight if Russians invade Eastern Europe. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine underscores the importance of quality journalism and informed public discourse.
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The Latest on the Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Accuses Putin’s Forces of Using Ukraine as Missile Testing Ground Following ICBM Claim
