'New' Russian missile used against Ukraine not hypersonic, defense officials say
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Two U.S. defense officials told Fox News an intermediate-range ballistic missile launched by Russia against Ukraine was not hypersonic despite Russian President Putin's claims.
Putin and U.S. sources have since confirmed the strike was not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but the Kremlin chief also claimed the weapon used poses a significant challenge for Western nations. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed to reporters during a press briefing Thursday that Russia had launched an IRBM based on one of Russia’s ICBM models. She sometimes called the IRBM "experimental," explaining it was the first time the missile had been used on the battlefield. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.