Ukraine Fires Homegrown Ballistic Missile In Combat For First Time
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Ukraine says it has deployed a homemade ballistic missile against Russia for the first time. The FP-7 missile is likely more difficult to intercept than the drones and cruise missiles Ukraine currently uses extensively and also carries a heavier warhead. "First combat use" of a Ukrainian FP-7, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on social media last night.
Volodimir Zelenski announced the first use in combat of the Ukrainian-made FP-7 missile, capable of reaching targets up to 250 kilometers, but did not reveal what the target was. Development seeks to expand Kiev’s military autonomy as Russia escalates its attacks and Ukraine continues to rely on the American Patriot to intercept ballistic missiles.
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it had struck a Russian target with a homemade ballistic missile for the first time in combat conditions. A Russian drone hit the South Bridge in the center of the Ukrainian capital Kiev again on Thursday, causing damage, The Kyiv Independent reported.
Ukraine has deployed its domestically developed ballistic missile in combat for the first time. As it can carry a heavier warhead than the long-range drones it has primarily used until now, this effectively expands its offensive capabilities. However, the success of the first attack has not been confirmed, and it remains uncertain whether sufficient quantities can be produced. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 1st (local time), U…
Ukrainian-made missiles reach about 250 kilometres.
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