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Ukraine-Russia ballistic missile developments

Overview

The conflict has seen a focus on the development and deployment of ballistic missile technology. Initially, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian ballistic missiles possess the capability to strike major European capitals, such as Paris, within 12 minutes. This prompted European nations to reassess air defense, leading to the launch of the FREYJA project, a collaborative ballistic-missile defense system involving nine European countries.

Subsequently, reports emerged regarding Ukraine’s own missile capabilities. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov indicated that Ukraine might be able to strike Russia with domestically produced ballistic missiles within three to six months to overcome the limitations of slower drones and cruise missiles. While Ukraine has relied on long-range drones and has used new domestically produced ‘Flamingo’ missiles to strike Russian facilities, the push for domestic ballistic technology aims to match Russian innovation.

Entities

Fire Point · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Russia · Iryna Terekh · Ukraine

Timeline

  1. about 23 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Ukraine may strike Russia with domestic ballistic missiles within months

    Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine could launch domestic ballistic missiles at Russia within three to six months to counter Russian air defenses.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ukrainian President Zelensky warns Russian missiles could reach Paris in 12 minutes

    Zelensky warned Russia’s ballistic missiles could reach Paris in 12 minutes, spurring a Ukraine‑led European defence project, FREYJA, with nine nations.

Sources

24hod.sk · greencarreports.com · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · society.actualno.com