Zelenskyy expects FP-9 missile capable of reaching Moscow ready this autumn

October 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM1 min

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects the long-range ballistic missile FP-9 to be ready as early as this autumn. He made the statement in an interview with Reuters, urging Ukrainian defense company Fire Point to complete the missile's development. The FP-9 is designed to strike Moscow, according to Fire Point.

Key Facts

Zelenskyy said he personally called Fire Point leadership to urge completion of the FP-9 missile.
Fire Point previously stated the FP-9 missile could reach Moscow.
Ukraine reported the first combat use of its FP-7 ballistic missile this week, with a range of approximately 250 km.
The FP-7 is a cheaper response to the American ATACMS, according to Fire Point.

FP-9 Development

Zelenskyy said he personally called the leadership of Fire Point to urge them to complete the FP-9 as soon as possible. He quoted his message to the company: "Where is my FP-9? We need the FP-9." The president expressed confidence that the FP-9 will be ready this autumn. Fire Point previously stated that the FP-9 missile could reach Moscow.

FP-7 Combat Debut

This week, Ukraine reported the first combat use of its own FP-7 ballistic missile. According to Fire Point, the FP-7 has a range of approximately 250 km. The FP-7 tactical ballistic missile is a cheaper response to the American ATACMS. The New York Times reported that the first combat use of the FP-7 returns Ukraine to the small group of countries capable of producing ballistic missiles.