Ukraine Could Use Its Own Ballistic Missiles Against Russia by Year-End, Fedorov Tells CBS News
Fedorov says Ukraine’s missile buildup and recent tests could put a homegrown ballistic strike inside Russia within three to six months.
- On Sunday, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told CBS that Ukraine could strike Russia with domestically produced ballistic missiles within three to six months, characterizing the conflict as a "technological war."
- President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in mid-July amid an irresolvable feud with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, ending his central role in designing Ukraine's drone and robot-based defense strategy.
- Thousands of Ukrainians protested the decision, marching through Kyiv on August 16 to demand Fedorov's reinstatement, a demonstration the former minister said reflects the country's commitment to democratic values.
- As parliament returns from summer recess on August 18, protesters await a decision on whether President Zelensky will officially nominate acting Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara to the permanent position.
- Fedorov remained silent on his future, stating "Soon we will see," while Ukraine continues struggling to intercept Russia's own incoming ballistic missiles despite relying on long-range drones.
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Ukraine will be able to strike Russia with its own ballistic missiles within three to six months.
Former Defense Minister admits that it is "difficult to predict", but that it is possible to launch ballistic missiles manufactured in Ukraine. The military company Fire Point tested for the first time in June.
Ukraine could launch its own ballistic missiles within “three to six months,” according to the country’s former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. That’s entirely plausible, according to expert Hans Liwång.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Hoon-sang = Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mihailo Fedorov stated that Ukraine could attack Russia with domestically produced ballistic missiles as early as this year...
Mikhail Fedorov did not talk about his replacement, but said he would continue to work to end the war as soon as possible.
Ukraine will be able to strike Russia with its own ballistic missiles within the next 3-6 months, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
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