Ukraine successfully tested a new domestically-developed ballistic missile on July 14th, according to outgoing Defense Minister Oleksiy Fedorov. The test occurred on the same day the Ukrainian government resigned. Fedorov characterized the test as a symbolic event coinciding with his departure. The missile was developed within the purview of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry. Details regarding the missile’s specifications and range were not immediately released. This development signals continued Ukrainian efforts to bolster its defense capabilities. The timing of the announcement links the military advancement to the transition in leadership at the defense ministry.