Russia has alleged that Ukraine deployed a domestically developed ballistic missile in combat for the first time. The claim has not been independently corroborated.
What Ukraine has been building
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov declared in June 2026 that Ukrainian ballistic missiles would be used against Russia. President Zelensky, around the same time, said Ukraine was close to producing ballistic missiles capable of striking Russian territory.
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point has been developing a weapon called the FP-9 ballistic missile. The company is targeting certification within 2026 and claims the weapon has a range of up to 855 km. Flight testing for the FP-9 is slated for this year.
The broader military context
