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Ukraine could strike Russia with domestic ballistic missiles in 3 to 6 months, says Ukraine's former defense minister

Ukraine may be able to strike Russia with its own ballistic missiles within 3-6 months, according to former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This development could significantly escalate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Fedorov also mentioned that Ukraine may receive its own ballistic missiles for strikes on Russia by the end of 2026.

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  • ✓ Ukraine could strike Russia with its own ballistic missile for the first time within 3–6 months, says Fedorov
  • ✓ Ukraine may receive its own ballistic missiles for strikes on Russia by the end of 2026, says Fedorov
  • ✓ The FP-9 missile has a range of 855 km
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (75% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Fedorov's statement provides a more specific timeline for Ukraine's development of ballistic missile capabilities.

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  1. Ukraine could strike Russia with domestic ballistic missiles in 3-6 months

    Ukraine may be able to strike Russia with its own ballistic missiles within 3-6 months, according to former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This development could significantly escalate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Fedorov also mentioned that Ukraine may receive its own ballistic missiles for strikes on Russia by the end of 2026.

    Why it matters

    The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years, with Ukraine seeking to develop its own ballistic missile capabilities to counter Russian aggression. The potential deployment of Ukrainian ballistic missiles could mark a significant shift in the balance of power between the two countries.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukraine could strike Russia with its own ballistic missile for the first time within 3–6 months, says Fedorov
    • Ukraine may receive its own ballistic missiles for strikes on Russia by the end of 2026, says Fedorov
    • The FP-9 missile has a range of 855 km

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Sapsan system may be equipped with the new FP-9 ballistic missile

    What to watch next

    • Ukraine's development and deployment of ballistic missiles
    • Russia's response to Ukraine's potential ballistic missile capabilities
    • Fedorov's future statements on Ukraine's military capabilities
    Sources used for this update (21)
    1. CBS News — Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
    2. Українська правда — Protesters gather again near President's Office in Kyiv – photos
    3. Le Monde.fr — Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis
    4. Kyiv Post — ‘Last Attempt’ Rally Against Fedorov’s Dismissal – What Next for the Protestors?
    5. politico.eu — Ukraine’s new ballistic missile puts Putin within reach
    6. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — The Select Club: Which Countries Have Their Own Ballistic Missiles
    7. uacrisis.org — “Running Short of Interceptors: Ukraine and Europe Must Build Their Own Missile Defense”
    8. National Security Journal — Ukraine Might Have Found A Sneaky Way To Slowdown Russia's Missile Attacks on Kyiv Night After Night
    9. ua.news — Ukraine could strike Russia with its own ballistic missile for the first time within 3–6 months, says Fedorov
    10. АНТИКОР — Ukraine may receive its own ballistic missiles for strikes on the RF by the end of 2026, — Fedorov
    11. ua.news — The Sapsan system may be equipped with the new FP-9 ballistic missile
    12. The Jerusalem Post — Ukraine might launch its own ballistic missiles in less than a year
    confidence 75%
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