Russia Claims It Destroyed Ukraine’s Long-Range Missile

Russia's Ministry of Defense says its air defense forces intercepted a long-range operational-tactical missile after reports surfaced suggesting that Ukraine may have deployed a newly developed domestic weapon for strikes against Russian territory. Russia Reports Interception of Long-Range Tactical Missile The intercepted missile appeared in the Russian Defense Ministry's weekly operational summary covering the period from June 27 through July 3. Officials did not disclose where Ukrainian forces allegedly launched the missile or where Russian air defense systems brought it down. The ministry also reported the interception of multiple other aerial threats during the same period.