Ukraine Revives Missile Production Despite Russian Attacks
Ukraine is secretly rebuilding its domestic missile industry. The country was once a world leader in space and rocket technology during the Soviet era, but that changed with the 1994 Budapest Memorandum.
After Ukraine gave up its nuclear-armed missiles, it tried to rebuild its industry several times. However, progress was slow due to corruption, lack of funding, Russian interference, and no clear political will. Despite these challenges, Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is confident that 2025 will be the year when Ukraine produces its first cruise missile.
The country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has set an ambitious target to produce 3,000 missiles by the end of 2025. However, this goal faces significant challenges as Russian forces frequently attack production facilities. In 2023, a Russian strike on Neptune missile production in Kyiv caused damage and casualties.
To protect its operations, Ukraine’s missile program has moved underground. Components are manufactured at hidden locations across the country, while assembly takes place in protected bunkers.
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