Ukraine could launch ballistic missiles in three months, former defense minister says
In a separate interview, Zelensky said that if he were sold 10% of the US's Patriot missiles, Ukraine "will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles."
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has stated that Ukraine could launch domestically produced ballistic missiles at Russia within three to six months. Fedorov, who recently resigned from his position, emphasized that Ukraine has "no choice but to do it" as it is necessary to defeat Russia in every technological cycle.
The country began testing a ballistic missile model in June, but intercepting Russian ballistic missiles remains a challenge due to a shortage of interceptors. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for more interceptor missiles from the US and Europe, stating that even 5% would help Ukraine survive the winter and destroy all Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelensky has also vowed not to concede any territory in Ukraine's Donbas region, where Russia has sought to exert control.
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