--- title: "First Strike: Ukraine May Have Used Its Own FP-9 Ballistic Missile Against Russia" description: "Ukraine may have used its own FP-9 ballistic missile against Russia for the first time. The Russian MoD recorded the interception of a \"long-range operational-tactical missile\" but did not specify details. This could be a turning point in the conflict if the information is confirmed. πŸš€πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί" date: 2026-07-02T08:58:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-may-have-used-its-own-fp-9-ballistic-missile-against-russia tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # First Strike: Ukraine May Have Used Its Own FP-9 Ballistic Missile Against Russia ![Launch of Ukrainian ballistic missile FP-9 from launcher against smoky sky β€” first possible strike on Russia](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/02/ukraina-mogla-primenit-ballisticheskuyu-raketu-fp-9-po-rossii/ukraina-mogla-primenit-ballisticheskuyu-raketu-fp-9-po-rossii-1.webp) During recent hostilities on Russian territory, a precedent may have been recorded: for the first time in the history of the conflict, the Ukrainian Armed Forces likely employed their own long-range ballistic missile. This conclusion is drawn from indirect data emerging in official reports and statements from defense industry representatives. ### Mysterious Russian MoD Report The main reason for discussion was the latest reporting from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. In the document, the ministry stated that air defense systems intercepted a "long-range operational-tactical missile" within 24 hours. The report also cited data on the shooting down of seven aerial bombs and more than 600 unmanned aerial vehicles. However, Moscow showed restraint regarding details: the type of missile was not named, and the circumstances of the incident were left out of the frame. The lack of specifics has spawned numerous theories, but neither side of the conflict has yet provided official comments regarding the use of ballistic weaponry. ### The Fire Point Factor Experts link the possible use of new weaponry to the activities of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. Previously, company representatives reported that their FP-9 ballistic missile was on the final stretch before the start of flight tests. The company's chief designer, Denys Shchillerman, previously outlined the timeframe: tests could have begun in the summer or early autumn. According to preliminary data, the FP-9 was developed specifically for striking deep into Russian territory and has a range of approximately 850 kilometers. ### A New Stage in the Development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine International agency Bloomberg noted that confirmation of the combat use of the FP-9 would be a landmark event. Until now, Ukraine's arsenal of long-range assets consisted predominantly of drones and cruise missiles. The introduction of domestically produced ballistic missiles will open a new chapter in the tactics of conducting hostilities. ### Development of Air Defense Systems Parallel to the development of strike assets, Fire Point is actively working on defensive systems. Denys Shchillerman reported on the acceleration of the creation of an anti-ballistic missile defense system. According to the plan, the first interceptor missiles are scheduled to be manufactured by the end of the current year. Successes in this area have already been recorded: recently, the company conducted the first test of the FP-7.X interceptor missile. This model will serve as the basic platform for the Freya project. During flight, the munition is capable of developing speeds from 1500 to 2000 meters per second.