Ukraine Reports First Combat Use of Its Own Ballistic Missile

President Volodymyr Zelensky said late Thursday that Ukraine fired a domestically made ballistic missile in combat for the first time. He posted the claim on social media with a video of a missile launch, describing it as “Ukrainian tactical ballistics. FP-7. First combat use.” Zelensky’s office did not specify the target. The FP-7, produced by Ukrainian company Fire Point, is short-range and designed to reach only border regions inside Russia, and is not expected to dramatically alter the escalating air war. Fire Point is also developing the FP-9, potentially capable of striking Moscow, with readiness expected later this year.