Zelenskyy Announces First Combat Use of 125-Mile FP-7 Missile
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Updated · POLITICO · Oct 1
Zelenskyy Announces First Combat Use of 125-Mile FP-7 Missile
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Oct 1
Summary
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has carried out the first combat use of its domestically made FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, calling it a successful result and signaling the system has moved from development into battlefield deployment.
The FP-7 is built by Fire Point and has a range of about 125 miles with a warhead of roughly 330 pounds, according to the company’s CEO, who said the missile would be ready this fall.
The announcement comes as Russia has intensified ballistic missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, increasing pressure on Kyiv to strengthen both its strike capabilities and air defenses.
The debut marks a step toward greater Ukrainian self-reliance in long-range weapons as Kyiv also presses partners for more sanctions on Russian people and companies.
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