Ukraine Poised to Deploy Domestic Ballistic Missiles Against Russia

Ukraine anticipates the capability to strike Russia with domestically manufactured ballistic missiles within the next three to six months, a development revealed by former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a recent interview with CBS News. Fedorov indicated that Kyiv's ballistic missile program was significantly accelerated during his time as minister, and he is confident that Ukraine will launch these weapons against Russia by the end of the year.

This advancement comes as Ukrainian engineers and military personnel assert that Fedorov's dismissal last month has not substantially impacted the nation's broader efforts in developing drone and robotic technologies. Currently, Ukraine's long-range offensive capabilities rely on low-cost drones and missiles, which are slower and more susceptible to interception once detected.

In contrast, Russia has repeatedly employed ballistic missiles against Ukraine, posing a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defense systems. In June, Fire Point, a major Ukrainian defense manufacturer, tested a ballistic missile theoretically capable of enabling Kyiv to retaliate against Russia's long-range attacks.

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Ukraine will launch ballistic missiles into Russia by the end of this year.

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on social media early Saturday that Ukraine had targeted a Russian space facility in Samara, approximately 901 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, using a Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile. Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in mid-July, citing irreconcilable differences with the top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, a decision that sparked protests across Ukraine. Syrskyi himself was later removed from his post.

Fedorov received praise for his role in shifting the war's momentum in Ukraine's favor, including a tenfold increase in long-range strikes into Russia and the strengthening of the domestic arms industry. He stated that the protests against his dismissal reflected the Ukrainian people's support for democratic values and their fight for freedom. Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko also showcased prototypes and futuristic concepts, including a "mechanical bird" for high-voltage power line charging and a "robot dog" for battlefield deployment, highlighting Ukraine's focus on autonomous technologies.

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Ukraine attacked a facility of the Russian space agency in Samara... using a Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile.