US officials cited by reuters on Thursday said Russian missiles use was as an intimidation factor, and does not mark a game changer for the conflict. The official further posited that Russia likely only has a handful of those experimental medium range missiles. Officials claim the US had briefed Ukraine and other EU allies to help prepare for a possible launch.

<div class=\"default-font-wrapper\" style=\"line-height: 1;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;\">US officials cited by reuters on Thursday said Russian missiles use was as an intimidation factor, and does not mark a game changer for the conflict.  The official further posited that Russia likely only has a handful of those experimental medium range missiles.  Officials claim the US had briefed Ukraine and other EU allies to help prepare for a possible launch.</div>