Ukraine Could Strike Russia With Domestic Ballistic Missiles Within 3 to 6 Months Ukraine’s former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has claimed the country will be capable of launching domestically produced ballistic missiles against Russia within three to six months, according to an exclusive interview with CBS News. Fedorov, who was removed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-July, emphasized that Ukraine’s military strategy has shifted toward developing advanced weaponry to counter Russia’s long-range attacks. Currently, Ukraine relies heavily on long-range drones and cruise missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. However, these systems are slower and more vulnerable to interception once detected, leaving Ukraine’s air defenses under constant pressure from Russia’s ballistic missile strikes. Fedorov noted that while Ukraine has struggled to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, the country is now accelerating its own missile development to level the technological playing field. In June, Ukraine’s Fire Point defense manufacturer conducted a test of a ballistic missile, a development that Fedorov described as a critical step toward enabling Ukraine to respond to Russia’s attacks. He asserted that the program has advanced significantly during his tenure as defense minister, with Ukraine now capable of launching a ballistic missile into Russia by the end of 2026. “We need to defeat Russia in every technological cycle, and we have to make decisions 24/7,” Fedorov said, highlighting the urgency of maintaining a technological edge amid Russia’s own advancements. Fedorov’s removal from his position followed a reported feud with Zelenskyy’s top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi.#volodymyr_zelenskyy #mykhailo_fedorov #oleksandr_syrskyi #fire_point #samara
