Zelenskyy: Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles could reach Russia this autumn

Ukraine is reportedly advancing the development of indigenous ballistic missiles that could potentially strike targets within Russia, including Moscow, as early as this autumn. News agency Reuters reported that the defense ministry is currently certifying the FP7 ballistic missile, a process expected to conclude this month.

Furthermore, the company behind the missiles, Fire Point, anticipates having a longer-range missile, the FP9, ready for deployment by the end of the year. This missile is reportedly capable of reaching Moscow. Company CEO Iryna Terech told Reuters that they aim to successfully field the first ballistic missile by mid-2027.

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I cannot say anything about their large-scale use, because some things do not depend on Ukraine. It is the same with Russian ballistic missiles: they have components from other countries. The same applies to our ballistic missiles – there are few such components, but some of them are indeed from other countries.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the broader context of missile production, noting that while Ukraine is developing its capabilities, some components are sourced from other countries, similar to Russia's reliance on international parts. He stated, "I cannot say anything about their large-scale use, because some things do not depend on Ukraine. It is the same with Russian ballistic missiles: they have components from other countries. The same applies to our ballistic missiles – there are few such components, but some of them are indeed from other countries."

Despite international sanctions, materials and equipment from the EU are reportedly still being used in the production of Russian military equipment. Fire Point is also involved in the 'Freya' program with nine European countries, modifying a version of the FP7 missile to function as an anti-missile interceptor, similar to the U.S. Patriot system. However, the company has faced scrutiny, including controversy linked to Ukraine's largest wartime corruption scandal, raising questions about potential favoritism in state contracts.

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Fire Point is seeking to successfully field the first ballistic missile by mid-2027.