https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-escalates-with-first-pelican-missile-useContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-escalates-with-first-pelican-missile-usehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-escalates-with-first-pelican-missile-use#u79644Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:26:21 +0000Ukraine has launched a new ballistic missile, identified as the Pelican, targeting Moscow. This marks the first recorded use of the weapon system. Separately, Ukrainian forces continue to use HIMARS to strike Russian positions in the direction of Oleksandrivka. The use of the Pelican missile represents a shift in the types of weaponry Ukraine is deploying against the Russian capital.Why it mattersThe introduction of new ballistic capabilities allows Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. This escalation follows a pattern of increasing the range and power of Ukrainian strikes. The str