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Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile, Kinzhal and Kh-101 at Ukraine in the morning

Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile, Kinzhal and Kh-101 at Ukraine in the morning Photo: Russia fired missiles at Ukraine on the morning of November 21 (GettyImages)

Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine on the morning of November 21, including the deployment of an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Earlier today, Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region, targeting Ukraine. A MiG-31K fighter jet launched an airballistic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile from the Tambov region.

Strategic Tu-95MS bombers operating from the Volgograd region fired seven Kh-101 cruise missiles.

Ukraine’s air defense systems intercepted six Kh-101 missiles. The Air Force stated that other missile impacts caused no significant damage.

"Once again, we urge citizens not to ignore air raid alerts! We also call on media representatives and bloggers to responsibly share any information about the combat operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and potential threats to the Ukrainian state," the Air Force stressed.

Missile strikes cross Ukraine

Early on November 21, Ukraine experienced a massive air raid alert following the launch of a MiG-31K fighter jet in Russia.

Russia also deployed Tu-95 bombers and launched missile strikes. Enemy missiles were tracked over the Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Poltava regions.

In Dnipro, the occupiers struck an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center for individuals with disabilities. Several fires erupted in the city due to the attacks.

Emergency power outages were implemented across Ukraine during the strikes.