Ukrainian Ballistic Missiles To Strike Russia in Just a Few Weeks

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1. 50m ago

   Ukraine Prepares FP-7 Ballistic Missile Deployment Amid Production Hurdles

   Fire Point, Ukraine's primary long-range weapons manufacturer, announced September 11 that it is ready to supply the military with the FP-7 short-range ballistic missile. Designed to supplement or replace ATACMS, the FP-7 arrives as Ukraine seeks to expand its deep-strike capabilities. Fire Point is also testing the medium-range FP-9, claiming it can produce three units daily within months if funding is secured. However, the program faces challenges including engine procurement difficulties, suspected corruption, and unknown effectiveness against Russian air defenses.

   Why it matters

   Ukraine currently relies on FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles for long-range strikes, which feature a 3,000-kilometer range. The shift toward ballistic missiles like the FP-7 and FP-9 aims to hit targets deep inside Russia, including Moscow. These developments occur as US diesel prices hit record highs, which Donald Trump attributes to Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure.

   What is confirmed

   • Fire Point announced on September 11 that it is ready to supply the military with the FP-7 short-range ballistic missile.
   • The FP-7 ballistic missile is intended to replace or supplement ATACMS.
   • US diesel prices reached a new record on Friday.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Fire Point weapons facilitated roughly 60% of Ukrainian strikes against Russia in 2026.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of FP-7 deployment in active combat operations
   • Funding updates regarding the mass production of the FP-9
   • Official performance data of FP-7 missiles against Russian air defenses
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2. 1d ago

   Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Industry as Trump Urges End to Diesel Attacks

   The Russian Ministry of Defense launched retaliatory group strikes against Ukrainian port infrastructure and military-industrial facilities on September 12. These attacks follow a period of intense Ukrainian strikes, which Donald Trump claims are causing a global diesel shortage. This escalation occurs as Ukraine prepares to deploy domestically produced FP-7 ballistic missiles within weeks. Fire Point weapons already facilitate roughly 60% of Ukrainian strikes against Russia in 2026, while the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile offers a 3,000-kilometer range with a warhead larger than the American Tomahawk.

   Why it matters

   Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike capabilities to pressure Russian infrastructure. The conflict now intersects with global energy markets, where diesel prices have reached $6 a gallon in the U.S. due to combined pressures from the war and Houthi activity in the Red Sea.

   What is confirmed

   • The Russian Ministry of Defense reported retaliatory group strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and military-industrial complex facilities on September 12.
   • Fire Point weapons account for approximately 60% of Ukrainian strikes against Russia in 2026.
   • The FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile can fly 3,000 kilometers and carries a warhead larger than the American Tomahawk.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Donald Trump claims Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure are causing a global shortage.

   What to watch next

   • The start of operational deployment for the FP-7 ballistic missile.
   • Official confirmation of damage to Ukrainian military-industrial facilities from independent sources.
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. www.yahoo.com — Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea port city
   2. eadaily.com — The Ministry of Defense told about a massive night strike on military targets on Ukraine
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   6. www.inquirer.com — Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks causing a shortage
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3. 3d ago

   Fire Point to Deploy Ukrainian Ballistic Missiles Within Weeks

   Ukraine will begin using domestically produced ballistic missiles against Russia in several weeks, according to the CEO of Fire Point. The company has started military trials of the FP-7 ballistic missile. Fire Point weapons already play a major role in the conflict, accounting for approximately 60% of Ukraine's strikes against Russia in 2026. Additionally, the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile provides a long-range option, capable of flying 3,000 kilometers with a warhead larger than the American Tomahawk at a cost of about $600,000.

   Why it matters

   Developing indigenous long-range strike capabilities reduces Ukraine's reliance on foreign weapon systems and their associated usage restrictions. The ability to strike deep into Russian territory, including Moscow, shifts the strategic reach of the Ukrainian military.

   What is confirmed

   • Fire Point weapons accounted for about 60% of Ukraine's strikes against Russia in 2026.
   • The FP-7 ballistic missile is currently undergoing military trials.
   • The Fire Point CEO stated the FP-7 will be ready for combat use within several weeks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A designer of Ukraine's ballistic missiles claims the weapon will soon put Moscow in reach.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the first combat deployment of the FP-7 missile
   • Official government verification of the FP-5 Flamingo's range and cost
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. CBS News — Millennial woman designing Ukraine's own ballistic missile says it will soon put Moscow in reach
   2. ua.news — Video: Fire Point weapons accounted for about 60% of Ukraine's strikes against Russia in 2026
   3. 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.
   4. Мілітарний — Ukrainian Ballistic Missiles To Strike Russia in Just a Few Weeks — Fire Point CEO
   5. Межа. Новини України. — Ukraine’s Fire Point Begins Military Trials of FP-7 Ballistic Missile
   6. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — The FP-7 ballistic missile from Fire Point will be ready for combat use within several weeks, the company's CEO says
   7. Головне в Україні — When will Ukraine begin combat testing its own ballistic missiles? Fire Point gives timeline
   8. ua.news — Fire Point has announced a ballistic strike against Russia in the coming weeks
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