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The Kremlin characterized the missile used in the attack as a medium-range ballistic missile equipped with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead. U.S. officials have also confirmed it as an experimental medium-range ballistic missile—distinguishing it from intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that operate outside the immediate theater of conflict. During a discussion, CNN military analyst and retired Army Major General James "Spider" Marks explained the significance of these distinctions.