Russia's Missile Tactics: Intimidation and Mixed Signals in Ukraine Conflict

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Russia launched a new nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, aiming to intimidate Kyiv and its Western allies and deter Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. The attack on Dnipro has raised concerns in the West about a potential escalation in the conflict, leading Ukraine to seek enhanced air defense systems from the U.S. to counter such threats.
- Russia wants to intimidate Ukraine with missile and threats, officials say The Washington Post
- Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from Cold War doctrine of deterrence CNN
- Ukraine war: With new hypersonic missile, Putin sends a warning to West The Times of India
- 'New' Russian missile used against Ukraine not hypersonic, defense officials say Fox News
- As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message The New York Times
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