Ukraine debuts new self-made FP-7 ballistic missiles in strikes against Russia: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the first combat deployment of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. The missile is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and is linked to the European Freyja missile defense program.
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The development of indigenous military technology is a critical strategic shift for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Make New York Post a Preferred Source Ukraine has deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.
“Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile FP-7. First combat use,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram. “Thank you for the result. Next – production.”
He did not say where the FP-7 had been used in combat or against what target.
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