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What are ICBMs and what charges can they carry – UNIAN
The strike on the Dnieper was likely intended by the Kremlin to demonstrate its readiness to use the most powerful weapons in its arsenal if necessary.
Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time in combat against Ukraine. This became a kind of signal for countries that support Kyiv.
The Times published a brief overview of this weapon, designed for nuclear strikes during the Cold War between the USSR and the United States.
What is an ICBM?
Intercontinental ballistic missiles are considered such if their range exceeds 5,500 km. The most powerful Russian ICBM is the RS-28 Sarmat, which can travel up to 17,000 km. It is part of the Russian strategic “nuclear triad”, which includes land, submarine and air…
