- According to Fedorov, the first launch of a Ukrainian ballistic missile against Russian territory is expected by the end of 2026.
- During Fedorov's tenure, Ukraine increased the scale of its long-range strikes on Russian territory tenfold and significantly ramped up its own weapons production.
- Fire Point is finalizing two types of ballistic missiles, the FP-7 and FP-9, which could be ready for deployment as early as fall 2026.
- CBS News notes that Ukraine has largely relied on drones and cruise missiles for long-range strikes, but ballistic missiles are significantly faster and harder to intercept.
- Fedorov emphasized that Ukraine and Russia are effectively waging a technological war, requiring Ukraine to stay ahead in military technologies.
- According to Fedorov's forecast, Ukraine's own ballistic weapons could be deployed against Russian territory before the end of 2026.
- Ukraine and its partners should focus on destroying production facilities and launch sites of Russian ballistic missiles, requiring Western weapons and intelligence data.
Former Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov predicts that Ukraine could strike Russian territory with a domestically produced ballistic missile within three to six months. This development, he notes, has accelerated significantly during his tenure, as Ukraine aims to enhance its military capabilities in a technological war with Russia.
Fedorov stated, “Ukraine must stay ahead of Russia at every new stage of technological development”, emphasizing the need for rapid decision-making regarding new weapons systems. Currently, Ukraine relies on drones and cruise missiles for long-range strikes, but ballistic missiles offer a significant advantage due to their speed, making interception more challenging for the enemy.
During Fedorov’s time as defense minister, Ukraine increased the scale of its long-range strikes on Russian territory tenfold and ramped up its weapons production. Politico reports that the Ukrainian defense technology company Fire Point is finalizing two types of ballistic missiles, the FP-7 with a range of up to 200 km and a 150-kg warhead, and the FP-9, a long-range ballistic missile, which could be ready for deployment by the fall of 2026.
Fedorov forecasts that Ukraine’s own ballistic weapons could be deployed against Russian territory before the end of 2026. He stresses the importance of not only intercepting Russian missiles but also destroying production facilities and launch sites, which requires Western weapons and intelligence data to identify targets.
“Fedorov expects the first launch by end of 2026, with Fire Point's FP-7 (200 km range, 150-kg warhead) and FP-9 potentially ready by fall. Ukraine has relied on drones and cruise missiles, but ballistic missiles are faster and harder to intercept.”
