Large crater in Moscow region from intercepted ballistic missile; Ukrainian developer denies FP-9 link. A large crater from an intercepted operational-tactical (ballistic) missile was found in Moscow region on June 30. The nature of the target is indicated by the altitude of the air-defense engagement, the severity of ground damage, and Russia's Ministry of Defense subsequently confirming the intercept in its official summary. However, Denis Shtilerman, chief designer and co-owner of Ukrainian company Fire Point, has publicly denied speculation that the missile was their FP-9, currently under development.