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Zelenskyy: Ukraine uses domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for first time
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Ukraine has used its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on October 1, 2026. In a Telegram post, Zelenskyy confirmed the first combat use of the FP-7, thanking those involved for the result and indicating that production will follow. He did not specify the target or location of the strike. Ukrainian military analysts describe the FP-7 as a short-range missile with a range of approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles). The missile is manufactured by Fire Point and is being developed as a ballistic interceptor within the European missile defense programme Freyja, which was launched this year. Ukraine aims to have a prototype for the Freyja European anti-ballistic system ready by the first half of 2027, according to Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, as stated in July. The deployment marks a milestone in Ukraine's efforts to develop its own tactical ballistic missiles to counter frequent Russian ballistic missile strikes.
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Ukraine has deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday.
"Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile FP-7. First combat use," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram. "Thank you for the result. Next - production."
He did not specify where the FP-7 had been used in combat or against which target.
Context and Development
- Russia frequently uses ballistic missiles in strikes on Ukrainian targets.
- Ukraine has viewed the development of its own tactical ballistic missiles as a critical component of its defense strategy.
- Zelenskyy earlier this year praised test results of tactical ballistic missiles, noting their strong potential for military use.
Technical Specifications
Ukrainian military analysts describe the FP-7 as a short-range missile with a range of approximately 200 km (125 miles).
European Missile Defence Programme
The missile's manufacturer, Fire Point, states that the FP-7 is being developed as a ballistic interceptor within the European missile defence programme Freyja, launched this year.
In July, Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, said Ukraine aims to have a prototype for the Freyja European anti-ballistic system ready in the first half of next year.
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