Long-Range FP-9 Missile Ready This Fall, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will field its domestically developed FP-9 ballistic missile this autumn. Manufactured by Fire Point, the deep-strike weapon is designed with Moscow in range. Ukrainian forces plan to scale refinery strikes as the manufacturer prepares the system to counter expected pre-winter infrastructure attacks by Russia. The development comes as Kyiv presses ahead with domestic defense assets following recent waves of Russian missile and drone strikes against energy infrastructure and cities.
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- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will have its own FP-9 ballistic missile ready in autumn 2026.
- ✓ Fire Point is the manufacturer of the deep-strike FP-9 ballistic missile.
- ✓ Ukrainian forces plan to scale refinery strikes as the FP-9 is readied to counter Moscow pre-winter infrastructure barrages.
- ✓ The FP-9 ballistic missile is capable of reaching Moscow.
What changed
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine's domestically developed FP-9 ballistic missile will be ready this fall.
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Ukraine Domestic FP-9 Ballistic Missile Ready This Autumn
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will field its domestically developed FP-9 ballistic missile this autumn. Manufactured by Fire Point, the deep-strike weapon is designed with Moscow in range. Ukrainian forces plan to scale refinery strikes as the manufacturer prepares the system to counter expected pre-winter infrastructure attacks by Russia. The development comes as Kyiv presses ahead with domestic defense assets following recent waves of Russian missile and drone strikes against energy infrastructure and cities.
Why it matters
Ukraine relies heavily on domestic drone and missile programs as it faces intense Russian bombardments and seeks advanced long-range strike capabilities. President Zelensky recently stated that Washington refused to approve long-range Tomahawk missiles for Kyiv, underscoring the strategic importance of domestic weapons like the FP-9. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has pressured Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries while maintaining intelligence sharing.
What is confirmed
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will have its own FP-9 ballistic missile ready in autumn 2026.
- Fire Point is the manufacturer of the deep-strike FP-9 ballistic missile.
- Ukrainian forces plan to scale refinery strikes as the FP-9 is readied to counter Moscow pre-winter infrastructure barrages.
- The FP-9 ballistic missile is capable of reaching Moscow.
What to watch next
- Deployment of the FP-9 ballistic missile in combat operations this autumn
- Any official updates from Fire Point regarding production milestones
- Potential responses from Moscow or Washington regarding deep-strike capabilities
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