# Ukraine deploys first domestic missile as Russians attack Kyiv bridges

> Ukraine uses FP-7 missile for first time as Russia assaults Kyiv bridges.
- Title: Ukraine deploys first domestic missile as Russians attack…
- Summary: Ukraine uses FP-7 missile for first time as Russia assaults Kyiv bridges. Ukraine deployed its first combat FP-7 missile while Russia attacked Kyiv bridges…
- Keywords: ukraine, fp-7, kyiv, russia, bridges, missile, battlefield, politics, world, deploys, first, domestic
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/240876/the-war-changes-yet-again-ukrainians-use-domestic-missile-for-first-time-as-russians-launch-assault-on-bridges-ukraine-battlefield-update-day-1681
- Published: 2026-10-02T16:29:22+00:00
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- Topics: ukraine, fp-7, kyiv, russia, bridges, missile, battlefield, politics, world
## Ukraine deploys FP-7 missile
Ukraine deployed its first combat FP-7 ballistic missile for the first time in the war.

> Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile. FP-7. First combat deployment. Thank you for the results. Next step: serial production. Glory to Ukraine!
## Russia attacks Kyiv bridges
Russian forces began attacking Kyiv's bridges as part of their assault on the capital.
## FP-7 missile specifications
The FP-7 has an estimated range of 200 km and a warhead weighing up to 150 kg.
## FP-9 missile potential
Ukraine plans to deploy the larger fp-9 missile with a range of up to 855 km.
## Russia's Iskander comparison
Russia's iskander missiles weigh more than twice as much and have a longer range than the fp-7.
## Ukraine's missile progress
Ukraine's fp-7 missile is a tactical achievement but not yet ready for serial production.
## Bridge assault impact
The bridge attacks fulfill russian pro-war hawks' long-standing complaints about kyiv's infrastructure.
## Key takeaway

Ukraine deployed its first combat FP-7 missile while Russia attacked Kyiv bridges in a new battlefield development.