Fire Point Says Its Weapons Hit Ozon's Saratov Hub and a Sanctioned Volgograd Plant
The Ukrainian manufacturer tied two deep strikes inside Russia to the mass-produced weapons it says fund its FP-7 ballistic missile, now weeks from combat use.
The Ukrainian manufacturer tied two deep strikes inside Russia to the mass-produced weapons it says fund its FP-7 ballistic missile, now weeks from combat use.
Ukrainian weapons maker Fire Point said the country's defense forces used its FP-1 long-range drones to destroy an Ozon warehouse complex in Saratov on the night of Sept. 10-11. The same night, its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck the Volgogradpromproekt chemical plant in Volgograd, the company claimed. Fire Point posted both claims on its Telegram channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Fire Point say it hit on Sept. 10-11?
Fire Point said Ukraine's defense forces used its FP-1 drones on an Ozon warehouse complex in Saratov and its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles on the Volgogradpromproekt chemical plant in Volgograd. Both are company claims posted on its Telegram channel.
How big was the Ozon warehouse in Saratov?
Fire Point put it at 85,000 square meters with capacity for more than 30 million items. Ozon confirmed the fire, evacuated staff with no injuries and suspended orders and deliveries in the Saratov region.
Why was Volgogradpromproekt a target?
The plant makes ferrocene-based combustion catalysts and is under U.S. sanctions for supplying Russia's military-industrial complex. Volgograd's governor did not name the facility but reported missile debris at an industrial site in the city's south.
Is Russia's claim of 777 downed drones a record?
No. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed 822 in a single night on Aug. 16. The 777 figure has not been independently confirmed.
When will Fire Point's FP-7 ballistic missile enter combat use?
CEO Iryna Terekh said on Sept. 10 that the FP-7, with a range of up to 300 kilometers, has completed ground and flight tests and is "weeks, not months" from combat use.
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