Ukraine has announced ballistic missile strikes on Moscow for…
Ukraine has announced ballistic missile strikes on Moscow for autumn. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) may begin launching the first Ukrainian ballistic missiles at Moscow this autumn, said Denis Shchitlerman, owner and chief designer of Fire Point.
Consensus
- Ukrainian company Fire Point is developing ballistic missiles FP-7 and FP-9.
- The development of these missiles was officially announced in September 2025.
- A test launch of the FP-7 missile occurred in February.
- Fire Point is one of Ukraine's largest defense contractors, producing drones and cruise missiles such as FP-1 and FP-5 'Flamingo'.
- The company has conducted tests on the new ballistic rockets, with final testing currently underway.
- After successful test flights, operational flights over Russian territory may begin.
- Ukrainian military will decide target locations for these strikes.
- Shtilerman stated that significant targets are expected to be hit.
Points of divergence
- The company Fire Point is producing long-range attack drones FP-1 and cruise missiles FP-5 'Flaminko'. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Ukrainian authorities have already reported individual strikes on Russian territory using the 'Flamingo' missile. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ukraine Announces Ballistic Missile Strikes on Moscow for Autumn — The Moscow Times
- I think this will happen already in autumn: Chief designer of Ukrainian rocket manufacturer Fire Point on possible ballistic strikes on Moscow — Meduza
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