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Ukraine’s military says Russia launches ICBM, a claim denied by Western official

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A Western official tells ABC News the missile was a ballistic missile aimed at Dnipro , in Ukraine 's southeast.

The claim was not immediately confirmed by Moscow .

The launch of an ICBM would arrive amid concerns that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could further escalate.

Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at targets inside Russia .

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