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Ukraine’s First FP-7 Ballistic Strike Marks Start of New War Phase
military5 days ago

Ukraine’s First FP-7 Ballistic Strike Marks Start of New War Phase

Ukraine confirmed the first combat use of its domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile on October 1, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the launch, which targets Russian infrastructure, while highlighting the upcoming FP-9 model capable of reaching Moscow. This development signals a shift to a 'ballistic phase' in the conflict, where both sides utilize hard-to-intercept missiles. Concurrently, Ukraine is developing the FP-7.X interceptor to defend against Russian Iskander strikes, aiming for operational capability by mid-2027.

via Euromaidan Press|
#ballistic-missiles#defense#fire-point
Zelensky Confirms Russian 'New Doctrine' for Civilian Strikes, Vows Expanded Energy Retaliation
geopolitics6 days ago

Zelensky Confirms Russian 'New Doctrine' for Civilian Strikes, Vows Expanded Energy Retaliation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on October 3 that intelligence documents reveal a new Russian military doctrine authorizing broader strikes against civilian targets, including schools, hospitals, and logistics hubs, to force population displacement. In response, Kyiv has vowed to intensify attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, specifically oil refineries, while maintaining a policy of avoiding indiscriminate civilian targeting. Zelensky confirmed the first combat use of Ukraine’s domestically developed FP-7 ballistic missile on October 1 and requested the development of the longer-range FP-9 variant for immediate deployment. Recent Ukrainian strikes have hit targets in the Samara and Bryansk regions, including Iskander missile systems. This escalation occurs despite US President Donald Trump’s ongoing pressure for an energy ceasefire to mitigate global oil price spikes caused by the Iran conflict.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#ballistic-missiles#energy-infrastructure#geopolitics
Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile in Combat as FP-9 Nears 850-Km Milestone
defense-tech8 days ago

Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile in Combat as FP-9 Nears 850-Km Milestone

Ukraine has conducted its first combat launch of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, marking a significant milestone in Kyiv’s independent strike capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the use of the weapon on October 1, 2026, following a rapid development cycle led by defense company Fire Point. While the FP-7, with a range of up to 200-300 kilometers, is now operational, the longer-range FP-9, capable of reaching 850 kilometers, is in its final testing stages. Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh stated that the FP-9 is expected to be ready by the end of autumn 2026, potentially allowing strikes on targets such as Moscow. The development of these systems has cost approximately $200 million for the FP-7 alone, highlighting the high financial and technical barriers to indigenous ballistic missile production.

via UNITED24 Media|
#ballistic-missiles#defense-tech#fire-point
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles in short span
world19 days ago

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles in short span

Reuters reports North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area off its east coast within about three hours, with the first flying roughly 450 km and the second over 600 km. Japan and South Korea said both appeared ballistic and the first landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. Seoul condemned the launches and urged Pyongyang to halt missile activity, while Japan protested. The tests follow a UN watchdog resolution and come amid ongoing US–South Korea–Japan drills, fueling regional tensions and Pyongyang’s rhetoric.

via CNN|
#ballistic-missiles#east-sea#north-korea
Houthis claim Riyadh attack with missiles and drones
world20 days ago

Houthis claim Riyadh attack with missiles and drones

Iran-backed Houthis say they struck the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, targeting sensitive sites including Aramco facilities in Yanbu; Saudi authorities say they intercepted a missile aimed at Riyadh and disrupted flights at King Khalid International Airport. Reports described explosions and a fire at a fuel depot, while Saudi air defenses claimed multiple successful interceptions across cities. The UN says more than 104,000 people have been displaced in Yemen amid the broader conflict.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#ballistic-missiles#houthis#riyadh
Ukraine’s FP-7 Ballistic Missile Nears Combat Deployment
defense28 days ago

Ukraine’s FP-7 Ballistic Missile Nears Combat Deployment

Ukraine’s Fire Point says its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile could enter combat within weeks after completing two testing stages; the 200-km-range weapon can carry up to a 150-kg warhead and is being readied alongside the FP-9, which has a range of up to 850 km and is still in flight tests. Because testing must occur outside Ukrainian territory, officials say initial strikes into Russia could occur as early as autumn, with Fire Point comparing the system to the U.S. ATACMS and signaling deeper Ukrainian strikes if Moscow continues hostilities.

via Kyiv Post|
#ballistic-missiles#defense#fire-point
Iran Targets Naval Aviation as the US Carrier's Weak Point
military1 month ago

Iran Targets Naval Aviation as the US Carrier's Weak Point

Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US destroyer and an aircraft carrier, with Tehran claiming damage that CENTCOM says did not occur. The episode underscores Iran’s focus on naval aviation as the US center of gravity in the conflict and its effort to complicate carrier operations, potentially aided by Chinese and Russian assistance, though Iran reportedly lacks a full reconnaissance–strike complex to seriously jeopardize a carrier battlegroup. Building the necessary targeting and defense infrastructure is extremely expensive. The US retaliated by striking Iranian Revolutionary Guard tankers, and the broader takeaway is that naval power—and the protection of carriers—has become central to the conflict.

via 19FortyFive|
#aircraft-carrier#ballistic-missiles#iran
world1 month ago

Pyongyang vows stronger deterrence as US-SK drills loom

North Korea warned of stern steps and a stronger deterrent against the United States and South Korea ahead of their Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, calling the exercises a war rehearsal and signaling possible additional weapons tests after recent ballistic missile launches, as diplomacy remains stalled and Pyongyang seeks to bolster its arsenal and deepen ties with Russia and China.

via Politico|
#ballistic-missiles#north-korea#south-korea
Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at al-Makha and Marib in Escalating Yemen Conflict
world1 month ago

Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at al-Makha and Marib in Escalating Yemen Conflict

Yemen’s Houthis launched ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port city of al-Makha and the central city of Marib, a day after a deadly attack on al-Makha that killed seven and wounded about 30. The strikes mark a major escalation in the civil war, with additional attacks reported in Shabwa and other fronts as government forces and Houthis exchange strikes. The renewed violence threatens the fragile 2022 truce and risks drawing in regional powers, prompting UN calls for restraint.

via Al Jazeera|
#al-makha#ballistic-missiles#houthis
Russia Prepares Major Kyiv Energy Strike Campaign Ahead of Independence Day
world2 months ago

Russia Prepares Major Kyiv Energy Strike Campaign Ahead of Independence Day

ISW reports Russia plans a large-scale campaign against Kyiv’s energy infrastructure in the coming weeks, potentially using ballistic missiles to exploit Ukraine’s interceptor shortages and disrupt winter repair efforts; the assessment notes ongoing strikes against energy facilities, prior fall–winter campaigns, and Ukraine’s efforts to fortify grids, while also reporting Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities and continued frontline activity in northern Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and southern axes.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#ballistic-missiles#drone-strikes#interceptor-shortages
Gaps in Ukraine’s shield widen as Russia unleashes ballistic missiles
world2 months ago

Gaps in Ukraine’s shield widen as Russia unleashes ballistic missiles

Russia’s missile strikes against Ukraine have intensified by exploiting Kyiv’s limited ballistic-missile interceptors, allowing Iskander- and KN-23-type missiles to slip past defenses while Ukraine pleads for more Patriot interceptors and co-production with the United States. The threat is compounded by the repurposing of S-400 missiles, a dwindling Patriot stock, and reports of North Korea-supplied missiles, signaling a broader, triple-threat mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones that increasingly endanger Ukrainian cities as Kyiv considers “Plan B” and “Plan C.”

via CNN|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#north-korea
North Korea-Russia Missile Link Raises Ukraine Stakes
world2 months ago

North Korea-Russia Missile Link Raises Ukraine Stakes

Ukraine’s intelligence says North Korea plans to deploy about 90 personnel with six launchers and up to 120 KN-23/KN-24 missiles in Russia’s Voronezh region, signaling a deeper Moscow-Pyongyang arms relationship. If confirmed, the move would worsen Kyiv’s air-defense plight as Russia intensifies ballistic missile strikes; Western help, particularly Patriot interceptors, faces production and licensing limits, complicating Ukraine’s defense ahead of winter and potentially enabling longer, higher-volume missile campaigns.

via TWZ|
#air-defense#ballistic-missiles#north-korea
North Korea backs Russia with a dedicated missile unit for Ukraine war, intel says
world2 months ago

North Korea backs Russia with a dedicated missile unit for Ukraine war, intel says

Ukrainian intelligence says Russia is deploying a North Korean missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region to support its war in Ukraine, with about 90 North Korean personnel and up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. Pyongyang has reportedly delivered 40 KN-23/KN-24 missiles, signaling a deepening Moscow-Pyongyang partnership. Analysts say Russia is expanding its use of ballistic missiles in long-range strikes, and the relationship is viewed as one of the axis's most consequential, with final deployment details to be clarified in upcoming talks.

via Fox News|
#ballistic-missiles#military-alliance#north-korea