On Sept. 4, the Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point unveiled two new ballistic missiles, the FP-7 and FP-9, signaling a significant boost in Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities. The FP-7 offers medium-range precision at 200 km, while the FP-9 can reach 855 km into Russian territory with a massive 800-kg warhead, according to The Kyiv Independent. Unlike cruise missiles, these ballistic missiles are faster and harder to intercept. Fire Point, known for its Flamingo cruise missile, plays a key role in Ukraine’s strategy to strike deep behind enemy lines, though it’s currently under investigation over contract transparency. They write:
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point announced on Sept. 4 that it has developed two new ballistic missiles, along with air defense systems, Ukrainian military news site Militarnyi reported.
Fire Point is best known for its Flamingo cruise missile, which President Volodymyr Zelensky recently called Ukraine’s “most successful” long-range weapon.
The FP-7 is reportedly designed for medium-range strikes, with a claimed range of 200 kilometers (124 miles), a top speed of 1,500 meters per second (3,355 mph), and a 150-kilogram payload. […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Aug. 21 that Ukraine had “no chance of winning” without striking Russia directly, though he criticized the previous administration’s approval of Ukrainian long-range strikes with U.S. systems.
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