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Attached is the orbit immediately following the intercept attempt. Note that it does not include whatever vector will be imparted by the intercept if it is successful (or even potential orbital shift if it is unsuccessful).
Notable areas it passes over are Vancouver Island, Alberta just north of Edmonton, and Adelaide. However, given the shape of the NOTAMS area, the missile will likely be launched to the North West, imparting a slight sideways motion after impact, which I would speculate would shift the orbit to be a bit more polar. I guess it really depends on if it is strictly kinetic, and the velocities involved at the time. I am no specialist on the subject, but have alerted my friends and family who live under the re-entry path to go out and have a look.
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