Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that ballistic missiles developed by the domestic company Fire Point may enter service within two to three months and could strike targets in Russia by autumn. He made the comments in an interview with a state television broadcast on 8 August. Fire Point indicated last week that its FP7 missile is undergoing certification by the defence ministry, a process expected to finish within a month. The firm also noted that its larger FP9 variant, designed to reach Moscow, should be available by late autumn. Zelenskyy observed that production of these weapons involves some foreign components, similar to Russian systems. A version of the FP7 is being adapted for anti-ballistic defence under the Freya programme, which includes nine European partners. The company’s chief executive said the first successful interception test is planned for mid-2027. Zelenskyy also discussed reports of North Korean personnel in Russia, noting that numbers could reach 30,000 to 50,000 and that North Korean missiles have already appeared in Ukraine. The remarks came as Russia conducted overnight strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas on 8 August, killing at least four people, including a three-year-old child, and wounding eight others.
