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Ukraine claims first combat use of its home-made ballistic missile against Russia

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What happened

In a significant escalation of the conflict, Ukraine has confirmed its inaugural deployment of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, a cutting-edge weapon designed by Fire Point.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed this news on October 1 via Telegram.

Key facts

  • In a significant escalation of the conflict, Ukraine has confirmed its inaugural deployment of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, a cutting-edge weapon designed by Fire Point.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed this news on October 1 via Telegram.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:59:05 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine claims first combat use of its home-made ballistic missile against Russia

  2. French media respond to M. Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments against investigative outlet

  3. Ukraine denies F-16 crisis over maintenance and parts

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  7. New claims that Netanyahu rejected Hamas offer to release captives

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