Millennial woman designing Ukraine's own ballistic missile says it will soon put Moscow in reach

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   Millennial CEO Leading Development of Ukraine Ballistic Missile

   Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh states that her company is preparing to deploy a domestically designed Ukrainian ballistic missile capable of putting Moscow within reach. According to Terekh, Fire Point weapons accounted for roughly 60% of Ukraine's strikes against Russia in 2026. The company also produces the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, which reportedly flies 3,000 kilometers into Russia, carries a larger warhead than an American Tomahawk, and costs about $600,000, roughly one-sixth the price of a Tomahawk. Additionally, Ukraine recently revealed Koral, a new air defense missile designed to intercept ballistic targets.

   Why it matters

   Ukraine continues to scale up its domestic defense manufacturing to strike targets deep inside Russian territory and counter aerial bombardments. Relying heavily on homegrown systems like those developed by Fire Point allows Kyiv to maintain operational tempo and reduce dependency on foreign armaments. The introduction of new air defense options like Koral further signals an expansion of Ukrainian missile technology across both offensive and defensive categories.

   What is confirmed

   • Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh spoke to CBS News regarding Ukrainian missile development.
   • In 2026, approximately 60% of Ukraine's attacks on Russia were carried out using Fire Point weapons, according to CEO Iryna Terekh.
   • Fire Point has announced preparations to deploy a ballistic missile made in Ukraine.
   • Ukraine revealed Koral, a new air defense missile designed to hit ballistic targets.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The new Ukrainian ballistic missile will soon put Moscow within reach.
   • The FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile carries a bigger warhead than an American Tomahawk, flies 3,000 kilometers into Russia, and costs about $600,000.

   What to watch next

   • Official deployment and combat footage of the new Fire Point ballistic missile
   • Further performance data and combat utilization reports for the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile
   • Operational testing milestones for the Koral air defense missile
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. CBS News — Millennial woman designing Ukraine's own ballistic missile says it will soon put Moscow in reach
   2. key.aero — Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missile stretches its wings
   3. yahoo.com — The millennial woman building Ukraine's ballistic missile
   4. ua.news — Fire Point announces preparations to deploy a ballistic missile made in Ukraine
   5. UNITED24 Media — Ukraine Reveals Koral, a New Air Defense Missile Designed to Hit Ballistic Targets
   6. ua.news — Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh spoke to CBS News about Ukrainian missiles
   7. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — In 2026, around 60% of Ukraine’s attacks on Russia were carried out using Fire Point weapons, the company’s CEO Iryna Terekh says
   8. ua.news — Video: Fire Point weapons accounted for about 60% of Ukraine's strikes against Russia in 2026
   9. 19FortyFive — Ukraine's FP-5 Flamingo Cruise Missile Carries a Bigger Warhead Than an American Tomahawk, Flies 3,000 Kilometers Into Russia, and Costs About $600,000 — Roughly 1 Sixth the Price.
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