British newspaper: Ukraine develops missiles capable of reaching Moscow

According to RIA Novosti on December 24, Economist magazine said that Ukraine is developing a missile capable of flying to Moscow.

Amid uncertainty over Western aid, Ukraine is trying to revive its missile industry, the magazine said. More than 10 missile projects are reportedly under development, including the Trembita. The basic modification will reach speeds of up to 400 km/h, and have a range of 200 km.

"A larger, more powerful missile is being developed that can reach Moscow," said the Economist.

Also according to the Economist, mass production of Ukrainian missiles must follow final field tests.

A senior Ukrainian security official told the Economist that the country needed at least another year to produce missiles with the numbers, range and capabilities “that could pose a serious threat to Russia.” However, the Economist noted, “a lot can change.”

Earlier, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries German Smetanin said that Kiev has Peklo unmanned missiles that can hit targets at a distance of up to 700 km. On August 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the testing of another unmanned missile, the Palyanitsa, and on December 4, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umervo announced the start of mass production of this weapon.