Fire Point
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Without a military background or degree: The furniture designer who became the CEO of a Ukrainian weapons empire
Iryna Terekh, a 34-year-old former furniture designer, leads Fire Point, a major Ukrainian defense company. Despite having no military background, she oversees the production of drones and long-range missiles, which now account for over 60% of Ukraine's long-range missile output.
Behind the destruction in Russia: The creators of missiles and UAVs in the heart of Europe
34-year-old Iryna Terek heads the largest private defense company in Ukraine, responsible for the UAVs and missiles striking targets across Russia.
The 35-year-old Ukrainian behind the 'Flamingo': How the missile that strikes the heart of Russia was born
Iryna Trakh, an architect from Kharkiv, founded a weapons company with her partners in a makeshift garage. Three years later, she operates dozens of factories, producing thousands of UAVs and about a hundred cruise missiles per month. The 'Flamingo', carrying over a ton of explosives, has provided Ukraine with an independent strike capability deep inside Russia. Her next goal is the development of...