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Ukraine's race for its own ballistic missile

Incredibly fast and destructive, ballistic missiles have become a key feature of Russia's continuing long-range assault against Ukrainian cities. And while Kyiv has built world-leading drone technology, when it comes to producing ballistic missiles, a key capability in modern warfare, Ukraine still decisively lags behind Russia. This could soon change, as Kyiv seeks to close the gap by mass-producing its own ballistic missiles, two of which are scheduled to enter service in the coming months.

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv-Warsaw train struck by Russian drone near Polish border as mass attack targets western Ukraine

Key developments on Sept. 12-13: * Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw train near Polish border * Russian drones target Volyn, Rivne oblasts in rare mass attack in western Ukraine * Russian strikes hit 2 major Ukrainian steel plants, killing 2 and injuring 6 * Russian attacks kill 11, injure 96 across Ukraine as Odesa comes under mass overnight strike * Ukrainian naval drone destroys Russian unmanned boat in Black Sea, Navy says A Russian drone struck the locomotive of a Kyiv–Warsaw train near

About Gripen Fighter Jet

The Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab, designed for operations from short runways and highways with advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Ukraine has expressed interest in acquiring Gripen jets as part of its air force modernization alongside F-16s, which Kyiv received in 2024.

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