Ukrainian woman designing a ballistic missile to put Moscow in reach
Summary
Iryna Terekh, the CEO of Ukrainian company Fire Point, leads a team that builds long-range drones used against Russian targets. The company has grown rapidly and recently tested a cruise missile with a range over 1,000 miles and aims to launch Ukraine's first domestically made ballistic missile soon.Key Facts
- Iryna Terekh is the 34-year-old CEO of Fire Point, one of Ukraine's largest drone makers.
- Fire Point started making drones after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
- The company produces 300 to 400 long-range attack drones per day.
- Fire Point’s cruise missile flew over 1,000 miles on a recent combat mission.
- Terekh says Ukraine has launched twice as many deep strikes into Russia in 2026, with 60% using Fire Point weapons.
- Ukraine plans to soon deploy its first domestically designed ballistic missile, which follows a high arc trajectory.
- Many Ukrainian startups have shifted the country from mainly receiving military aid to creating new defense technology.
- Fire Point was founded by people from civilian backgrounds, including architecture and film production.
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