On October 1, 2026, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the first combat use of the Ukrainian ballistic missile FP-7. In his statement, he released a video demonstrating the results of the missile's use but did not specify when it was deployed or what the target was.
Characteristics of the FP-7 Missile
The FP-7 ballistic missile is a product of the Ukrainian company Fire Point. It has the following specifications:
- Range: up to 200 km
- Warhead: up to 150 kg
- Speed: up to 1500 m/s (approximately 4.4 Mach)
- Accuracy: about 14 meters
Context of Zelensky's Statement
This announcement came amid criticism directed at Fire Point on social media following a statement by its director Irina Terekh, who claimed that the first use of the ballistic missile would only occur at the end of autumn. Zelensky emphasized, "Thank you for the result. Next is production," highlighting the importance of further development of Ukraine's military industry.