Russia reports potential first use of long-range ballistic missile by Ukraine
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Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian military
Kyiv, Ukraine
July 1, 2026
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Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted a long-range operational-tactical missile. Ukraine has not confirmed the use of such weaponry. The incident follows reports of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed 17 people.
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