Ukraine Developing Domestic Ballistic Missiles for Long-Range Strikes
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on August 17, 2026, that Ukraine is rapidly innovating its arsenal and could be capable of striking Russian territory with domestically produced ballistic missiles within months. This development follows a massive drone campaign and signifies Ukraine's strategic shift toward self-sufficiency in long-range weaponry, as reported in [Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv could hit Russia with domestic ballistic missiles in months, former defence minister says](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/17/ukraine-war-briefing-kyiv-capable-ballistic-missiles-russia-in-months).
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian