Moscow claims that Ukraine launched ATACMS Storm Shadow against a Russian chemical plant on December 18, 2018.  

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**Russia and Ukraine Clash Over Missile **

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated , with both sides claiming have struck key targets.

**Russian Claims Unverified**

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, their forces intercepted six -made ATACMS missiles and three British-made Storm Shadow missiles. However, these claims could not be independently verified.

**Damage Oblast**

Earlier on December 18, a chemical plant in Russia’ Rostov Oblast was hit by Ukraine-launched ATACMS missiles. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that their air defense forces shot down 10 missiles over the region, causing damage to residential buildings.

**Ukraine Strikes Back**

On December 20, Ukraine launched five ballistic missiles at Kyiv, which were intercepted by Russia’s air defenses. One person was reported killed and 12 injured in the attack.

**Russian Response Claimed**

Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that their on Kyiv was a response to the strike against the chemical plant in Rostov Oblast. They claimed to have hit a Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) command center and a missile manufacturing plant, stating that “all targets have been hit.”

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