{
  "id": 11694411,
  "title": "Ukraine fired its first FP-7 ballistic missile in combat. Its maker says next version will do what Ukraine needed since 2022",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ukraine-fired-its-first-fp-7-ballistic-missile-in-combat-its-maker",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:21:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/03/fp-7-first-combat-use/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian forces have successfully fired their first Fire Point FP-7 ballistic missile during combat operations. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, allowing both Ukraine and Russia to engage in a new \"ballistic phase\" of warfare. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed his satisfaction with the missile's first use, stating, \"Thank you for the result. Next up: production. Glory to Ukraine!\"\n\nThe FP-7 is capable of targeting Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, but it is unable to fully counter the Iskander ballistic missiles launched by Russia. However, the Ukrainian side is set to develop an interceptor version, the FP-7.X, which aims to intercept ballistic missiles by mid-2027. Fire Point, a Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer, has been working on ballistic missiles for over a year, with the FP-7 weighing about 200 kg, significantly heavier than its FP-1 counterpart (60 kg) and capable of reaching targets up to 250 km away.\n\nWhile the FP-7's range and payload make it more destructive than its smaller counterparts, its cost is also higher. However, this increased expense translates into a greater destructive potential. The Russian air defense systems capable of intercepting the FP-7 are also scarce and overextended, making them a prime target for Ukrainian forces. The FP-7 may not directly prevent Russian attacks, but it can provide a retaliatory response, potentially intensifying the ballistic tit-for-tat.\n\nDespite the FP-7's achievements, Fire Point is already preparing for its next iteration, the FP-9, which boasts an even greater range of 850 km and an 800-kg warhead. This new missile could cause significant damage to targets within Russia, with the FP-9 potentially reaching as far as Moscow. The production capacity of Ukrainian factories will be a crucial factor in the availability of these advanced missiles, as well as Kyiv's ability to finance their production. The ballistic phase of the conflict is set to become a critical factor in determining the outcome of the ongoing war.",
  "summary": "Zelensky announced the launch on 1 October without naming the target, and wrote that production comes next.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/russia-strikes-second-major-bridge-in-ukraine-capital",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:49:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/three-russian-missiles-and-two-drones-strike-moldovan-territory-in",
        "published": "2026-10-03T12:14:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Mortal danger': Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv as strikes kill 6 in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mortal-danger-russia-warns-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv-as-strikes-kill-6",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:50:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Russia advises diplomats, foreigners; warns of massive strikes on Ukraine capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/russia-advises-diplomats-foreigners-warns-of-massive-strikes-on",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:12:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}