Ukrainian ballistic missile test likely conducted in combat, says military expert

He shared this view on Espreso TV.

“We don’t know the exact timing or details of the ballistic missile test. It’s unclear whether we have a test site where such missiles could be fired secretly, and it’s doubtful that our Western partners would provide such sites for us. Interestingly, in 2023, Russia frequently claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian-made Sapsan missile. It’s possible that our missile test didn’t occur at a formal test site but was conducted in real combat conditions, targeting Russian forces directly,” Kyrychevskyi said.

According to the expert, the development of the ballistic missile represents a significant achievement for Ukraine.

“It’s very good that there are few known details about our ballistic missile. This is advantageous for us and less favorable for the enemy. The enemy should not be aware of the specifics of the weapons we have in our arsenal. What’s most important to note is that the ballistic missile is a major accomplishment for us. Given that the Russians have been targeting our energy infrastructure and military-industrial complex, developing a ballistic missile under such conditions is extremely challenging,” he added.

• On August 27, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had successfully tested its first domestically produced ballistic missile.