Ukraine could use its own new missiles to hit Russia soon

A former defense official says Ukraine might be ready to launch domestic ballistic missiles within a few months.

Ukraine is working on building its own ballistic missiles. These are long-range weapons that fly high into the air and then fall down onto a target. Ukraine’s former defense minister says these weapons could be ready to use in about three to six months. Right now, Ukraine relies a lot on weapons sent by other countries. Those countries often have strict rules about how those weapons can be used. By making their own, Ukraine hopes to have more control over how they fight back against Russia. Experts and news reports suggest these new missiles could put Russian targets—and possibly even the …