Ukraine debuts new self-made FP-7 ballistic missiles in strikes against Russia: Zelensky

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.Russia frequently uses ballistic missiles ​in strikes on Ukrainian targets, and Ukraine has viewed development of its own tactical ballistic missiles as an important ​element in ensuring its defense needs.Zelensky praised ​the test results of tactical ballistic missiles earlier this year, ‌saying ⁠they showed good potential for their use by the military.Ukrainian military analysts describe the FP-7 as a short-range missile with a range of about 125 ​miles.The missile’s ⁠manufacturer, Fire Point, says it is being developed as a ballistic interceptor ​within the European missile defense program Freyja ​launched ⁠this year.Ukraine wants a prototype for the Freyja European anti-ballistic system to be ready in the ⁠first ​half of next year, Davyd ​Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council said in ​July....