Ukraine Announces Imminent Deployment of Domestic Ballistic Missiles
Former Ukrainian defense officials and current ministers announced on August 17, 2026, that Ukraine is months away from deploying domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory. Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted rapid innovation within the defense sector, aiming to reduce reliance on Western long-range munitions. This development represents a significant shift in Ukraine's strategic autonomy, potentially allowing Kyiv to bypass restrictions on using foreign-supplied weapons for strikes against military targets inside Russia.