Key facts
- Ukrainian company Fire Point is developing FP7 and FP9 ballistic missiles.
- President Zelensky stated that the missiles could be combat-ready by late fall.
- The FP9 missile is reportedly capable of reaching Moscow.
- Some components for the missiles are sourced from other countries.
- A variant of the FP7 is being developed as an anti-ballistic missile with European partners.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that ballistic missiles currently under development by Ukrainian company Fire Point could be ready for combat use within two to three months. In an interview on Aug. 8, Zelensky indicated that the larger FP9 missile, which is purportedly capable of reaching Moscow, might be ready by late fall. He also noted that, similar to Russian missiles, some components for Ukraine's ballistic missiles are sourced from other countries.
Fire Point had previously informed Reuters on Aug. 4 that its FP7 ballistic missile was undergoing certification by Ukraine's defense ministry, a process expected to conclude within the month. The company also stated its expectation for the FP9 missile to be ready by late fall. A variant of the FP7 is being developed into an anti-ballistic missile system, known as the Freya program, in collaboration with nine European partner countries. Fire Point's CEO, Iryna Terekh, told Reuters that the company aims to achieve its first successful ballistic missile interception by mid-2027.
Fire Point is also recognized for its middle- and deep-strike drones, FP-1 and FP-2, which have been significant in Ukraine's war efforts. However, the company has been involved in several controversies since last year, including a major wartime corruption scandal. Investigations by the Kyiv Independent in August 2025 suggested potential ties between Fire Point and Timur Mindich, an associate of Zelensky. These allegations were reportedly supported by law enforcement actions and leaked recordings allegedly showing Mindich negotiating with state officials on behalf of Fire Point. These tapes were purportedly part of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine's investigation into corruption schemes involving Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear agency. Mindich is among nine suspects charged in that case, though Fire Point has denied any connection to him, and Mindich himself has denied any link to the company.