Ukraine used its FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time, Zelenskiy says.
They publishedUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says new ballistic missile used in combat
First reportReuters · 1 Oct, 17:30Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 2 Oct, 01:47Z
Span8 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Zelenskiy said Ukraine used its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time.
Why
The reported debut adds a domestically developed short-range weapon to Ukraine’s campaign amid continued Russian attacks.
Watch
Further FP-7 deployments, Russian strikes, and Ukraine’s reported attacks on oil facilities, drone sites, and a Black Sea vessel.
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Summary
- Zelenskiy announced the first combat use of Ukraine's FP-7 tactical ballistic missile.
- Fire Point develops FP-7 as part of the Freyja European missile defence programme.
- FP-7 is described as a short-range missile with ~200 km range by Ukrainian analysts.
- Russian drones hit Kyiv schools and the Dnipro bridge amid ongoing attacks.
- Ukraine reports striking Russian oil facilities and a Black Sea vessel alongside drone sites.