<p>The Russian government has hinted of nuclear retaliation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but a video released by the military has sparked fears once again. In the video, which was released by the Ministry of Defence just days ahead of Russia’s “Day of Strategic Missile Forces”, the military could be seen loading a “Yars” intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo launcher in Kaluga.</p>

<p>In the official statement, the military confirmed that an “intercontinental ballistic missile of the Yars complex was loaded into a silo launcher at the Kozelsky missile formation in the Kaluga region.”</p>

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<p>“The importance of this operation lies in the fact that the missile will be on combat duty as planned. The Motherland will receive another sample of nuclear missile weapons, which will allow us to solve any tasks at the strategic level,” Alexei Sokolov, commander of the Kozelsky missile formation, said.</p>

<p>In the past week, United States President Joe Biden had announced that advanced long-range air defence systems will be provided to Ukraine as part of the support aid. While the Russian authorities did not make any direct references to the development, various media outlets believe that this can be the show of power by the Vladimir Putin government in the aftermath of the US promise.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-reportedly-shells-donetsk-as-moscow-rules-out-a-christmas-ceasefire-543246">Ukraine reportedly shells Donetsk as Moscow rules out a 'Christmas ceasefire'</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Russian-installed officials said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian forces shelled the eastern part of Donetsk. "At exactly 7o'clock this morning, they subjected the centre of Donetsk to the most massive attack since 2014," Alexei Kulemzin, the Russian-backed mayor of the city, said.</p>

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The Russian government has hinted of nuclear retaliation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but a video released by the military has sparked fears once again. In the video, which was released by the Ministry of Defence just days ahead of Russia’s “Day of Strategic Missile Forces”, the military could be seen loading a “Yars” intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo launcher in Kaluga.

The Russian government has hinted of nuclear retaliation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but a video released by the military has sparked fears once again. In the video, which was released by the Ministry of Defence just days ahead of Russia’s “Day of Strategic Missile Forces”, the military could be seen loading a “Yars” intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo launcher in Kaluga. In the official statement, the military confirmed that an “intercontinental ballistic missile of the Yars complex was loaded into a silo launcher at the Kozelsky missile formation in the Kaluga region.” 🇷🇺⚛️☢️Loading an intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM) of the "Yars" complex into a silo launcher at the Kozelsky missile formation in the Kaluga region. pic.twitter.com/TUayCouZlW — AZ 🛰🌏🌍🌎 (@AZgeopolitics) December 14, 2022 × “The importance of this operation lies in the fact that the missile will be on combat duty as planned. The Motherland will receive another sample of nuclear missile weapons, which will allow us to solve any tasks at the strategic level,” Alexei Sokolov, commander of the Kozelsky missile formation, said. In the past week, United States President Joe Biden had announced that advanced long-range air defence systems will be provided to Ukraine as part of the support aid. While the Russian authorities did not make any direct references to the development, various media outlets believe that this can be the show of power by the Vladimir Putin government in the aftermath of the US promise. Also read | Ukraine reportedly shells Donetsk as Moscow rules out a 'Christmas ceasefire' Meanwhile, Russian-installed officials said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian forces shelled the eastern part of Donetsk. "At exactly 7o'clock this morning, they subjected the centre of Donetsk to the most massive attack since 2014," Alexei Kulemzin, the Russian-backed mayor of the city, said.

Russia installs intercontinental missile ahead of 'Strategic Forces Day' - WATCH

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="2">According to South Korean officials and several news reports, North Korea fired a banned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, its first test of the missile since 2017 and the latest in a series of escalating weapons tests by Pyongyang this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">According to Japanese officials, the ICBM flew 1,100 kilometres (684 miles).</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">After more than an hour of flight, it crashed into Japanese waters.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">On a conventional trajectory, an ICBM can travel thousands of kilometres and conceivably reach the United States.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">In recent weeks, North Korea has conducted a flurry of missile launches.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-hypersonics-to-cruise-missiles-north-koreas-long-range-ballistic-missile-technology-461354"><strong>Pictures: From hypersonics to cruise missiles: North Korea's long-range ballistic missile technology</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Some of those tests, which Pyongyang claimed were satellite launches, were actually ICBM system trials, according to the US and South Korea.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">According to Japanese officials, the missile flew at a height of about 6,000 kilometres on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following talks with then-US President Donald Trump in 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imposed a moratorium on long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests.</p>

<p>Kim, however, claimed in 2020 that he was no longer obliged by the vow.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Watch | Tensions spike in the Korean peninsula after North Korea fires multiple rocket launchers</strong></p>

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According to South Korean officials and several news reports, North Korea fired a banned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, its first test of the missile since 2017 and the latest in a series of escalating weapons tests by Pyongyang this year.

According to South Korean officials and several news reports, North Korea fired a banned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, its first test of the missile since 2017 and the latest in a series of escalating weapons tests by Pyongyang this year. According to Japanese officials, the ICBM flew 1,100 kilometres (684 miles). After more than an hour of flight, it crashed into Japanese waters. On a conventional trajectory, an ICBM can travel thousands of kilometres and conceivably reach the United States. In recent weeks, North Korea has conducted a flurry of missile launches. Pictures: From hypersonics to cruise missiles: North Korea's long-range ballistic missile technology Some of those tests, which Pyongyang claimed were satellite launches, were actually ICBM system trials, according to the US and South Korea. According to Japanese officials, the missile flew at a height of about 6,000 kilometres on Thursday. Following talks with then-US President Donald Trump in 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imposed a moratorium on long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests. Kim, however, claimed in 2020 that he was no longer obliged by the vow. Watch | Tensions spike in the Korean peninsula after North Korea fires multiple rocket launchers (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea tests banned intercontinental missile that lands in Japan's exclusive economic zone

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