Ukraine could launch its first strikes on Moscow using domestically developed ballistic missiles as early as this autumn, according to Denis Shtilerman, owner and chief designer of defense company Fire Point. Speaking in an interview with journalist Dmitry Gordon, published July 27, Shtilerman said the company is in the final stage of testing a new missile system. Once test launches are completed, the missiles could begin being used against targets inside Russia.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “The military will decide where [to strike], but I think these will immediately be significant targets,” Shtilerman said. He said the timeline for deploying the missiles depends on the results of engine tests, including a final test stand burn. “We will install the engine on the stand, conduct a burn test and see how it performs. If there are any issues, we will fix them. But we are moving very quickly,” he said. The latest comments follow an earlier interview with journalist Alesya Batsman, in which Shtilerman said that Fire Point is preparing for serial production alongside testing. The company plans to manufacture between 10 and 20 missiles for test launches, with production potentially increasing to dozens of units once the weapon receives official codification and procurement approval. Fire Point is one of Ukraine’s largest defense contractors, producing the FP-1 long-range strike drones and FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The company announced the development of its FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missile projects in September 2025.