Taras Safronov

Taras Safronov

Senior Editor at Militarnyi since 2020. Covers the war in Ukraine, the defense industry, and the history of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict since 2014.
Author's publications
Czech Republic Sends its L-159s for Repair Amid Interest from Ukraine

Czech Republic Sends its L-159s for Repair Amid Interest from Ukraine

The Czech Armed Forces have sent eight L-159 aircraft for repair, which Ukraine is seeking to acquire for air defense. The L-159T1 and L-159T2 a...
February 6, 2026
21:30
CB90 Speedboat Crashes into Archipelago in Sweden: Investigation Reveals Numerous Violations

CB90 Speedboat Crashes into Archipelago in Sweden: Investigation Reveals Numerous Violations

In Sweden, a CB90 combat boat crashed into an archipelago near the island of Rörö. The investigation revealed serious safety violations during trai...
February 6, 2026
20:20
Drone Crashes Onto Military Base in Poland for the Second Time in Recent Weeks

Drone Crashes Onto Military Base in Poland for the Second Time in Recent Weeks

An unidentified drone crashed onto the territory of a Polish military base in the Łódź province. This was reported by the Polish Military Gendar...
February 6, 2026
18:45
AFU Receive 70 FC.K, FC.KP, and FC.MP Electronic Warfare Systems

AFU Receive 70 FC.K, FC.KP, and FC.MP Electronic Warfare Systems

First Contact and its German partner have completed the delivery of a full batch of FC.K, FC.KP, and FC.MP mobile electronic reconnaissance, direct...
February 6, 2026
16:21
Ukrspecsystems Drone Cameras Receive AI Video Processing Modes

Ukrspecsystems Drone Cameras Receive AI Video Processing Modes

Ukrspecsystems has enhanced its drone cameras by adding AI-powered image enhancement that improves visibility in extremely poor conditions. Acco...
February 6, 2026
13:41
CIA to Shut Down The World Factbook

CIA to Shut Down The World Factbook

The US Central Intelligence Agency will shut down The World Factbook, an online resource used by millions of people around the world. The World ...
February 5, 2026
22:49
German Simulation of Russian Attack on Lithuania Reveals Partial Occupation of Country and Crisis Within NATO

German Simulation of Russian Attack on Lithuania Reveals Partial Occupation of Country and Crisis Within NATO

The German publication WELT, together with experts, conducted a wargame that simulated Russia's invasion of Lithuania to create a land corridor wit...
February 5, 2026
18:50
Belarusian MAZ Established a Supply of Parts from North Korea

Belarusian MAZ Established a Supply of Parts from North Korea

Belarusian companies are circumventing sanctions by sourcing components from China and North Korea for the Belarusian and Russian military industri...
February 5, 2026
17:50
Russia and Ukraine Exchanged Prisoners of War on a 157-for-157 Basis

Russia and Ukraine Exchanged Prisoners of War on a 157-for-157 Basis

Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war with Russia through the mediation of the US and the UAE, and returned many defenders of Mariupol. Ukrainian P...
February 5, 2026
16:54
Explosion Occurred on Cargo Ship Bound for Russia in the Gulf of Finland

Explosion Occurred on Cargo Ship Bound for Russia in the Gulf of Finland

An explosion was recorded on a cargo ship flying the Liberian flag and bound for Russia in the Gulf of Finland. MNS portal reported on this and ...
February 5, 2026
16:20
Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike Kapustin Yar Test Range with Flamingo Missiles

Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike Kapustin Yar Test Range with Flamingo Missiles

During January, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a series of successful strikes on the Russian Kapustin Yar missile test range. The Genera...
February 5, 2026
15:35
Queen of the Netherlands Joins Armed Forces Reserve

Queen of the Netherlands Joins Armed Forces Reserve

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, 54, has joined the armed forces reserve, stating that the country’s security “can no longer be considered guarante...
February 5, 2026
14:57
Saab Aims to Produce 36 Gripen Fighter Jets Per Year

Saab Aims to Produce 36 Gripen Fighter Jets Per Year

Saab plans to significantly expand production capacity for the new E/F series Gripen fighters to meet global demand. The head of marketing for t...
February 4, 2026
21:41
Vampire Strike Drone Rescues Two Servicemen From Captivity Near Huliaipole

Vampire Strike Drone Rescues Two Servicemen From Captivity Near Huliaipole

A Ukrainian Vampire strike drone helped rescue two servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had been captured by Russian forces In the Zaporiz...
February 4, 2026
20:44
US Threatens Algeria With Sanctions Over Purchase of Russian Su-57s

US Threatens Algeria With Sanctions Over Purchase of Russian Su-57s

The United States may impose sanctions on Algeria over its purchase of Russian Su-57 fighter jets intended to replace aging aircraft. This was s...
February 4, 2026
20:01
Russian Shahed Engines Prove Several Times Worse Than Iranian Versions

Russian Shahed Engines Prove Several Times Worse Than Iranian Versions

The service life of Russian and Chinese copies of Iran’s MD550 engines recovered from downed Shahed-type drones has proven to be several times shor...
February 4, 2026
15:44
Ukrainian Company Aquatechnik Develops Series of Sea and River Drones

Ukrainian Company Aquatechnik Develops Series of Sea and River Drones

Ukrainian company Aquatechnik has developed a series of sea and river drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces that are capable of performing various ...
February 2, 2026
22:33
Finland Considers Decentralizing Icebreakers to Ensure Safety

Finland Considers Decentralizing Icebreakers to Ensure Safety

Finland is considering moving part of its icebreaker fleet from the south of the country to the north to reduce the risk of potential Russian attac...
February 2, 2026
20:24
Denmark Orders Ammunition for Armored Vehicles and Artillery from Rheinmetall

Denmark Orders Ammunition for Armored Vehicles and Artillery from Rheinmetall

Denmark has signed an agreement with the German company Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition for various types of equipment and artillery. T...
February 2, 2026
18:29
Polish Radars Detect New Balloon Launches from Belarus

Polish Radars Detect New Balloon Launches from Belarus

Polish radar stations have again detected balloons entering the country's airspace from Belarus. This was reported on Sunday by the Operational ...
February 2, 2026
18:10
Former NATO Official Detained in Poland on Suspicion of Corruption

Former NATO Official Detained in Poland on Suspicion of Corruption

Law enforcement officers in Poland have detained a man on suspicion of bribery in connection with contracts for NATO and the United States. This...
February 2, 2026
17:39
Drones Save Ukrainian Soldiers from Capture Near Pokrovsk

Drones Save Ukrainian Soldiers from Capture Near Pokrovsk

In the Pokrovsk sector, strike drones freed Ukrainian soldiers from enemy captivity. The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces repo...
February 2, 2026
15:45
Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Russia has resumed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, cutting electricity supply to consumers in several regions. Ukraine’s First Deput...
February 2, 2026
14:33
Ukraine Seeks to Localize Dutch Radar Systems from Robin Radar

Ukraine Seeks to Localize Dutch Radar Systems from Robin Radar

Ukraine is negotiating the localization and acceleration of repairs to Dutch Robin Radar systems. This was discussed during a conversation betwe...
January 30, 2026
22:21
Repair Center for Ukrainian Marder IFVs Opens in Romania

Repair Center for Ukrainian Marder IFVs Opens in Romania

A repair center for the Ukrainian Army's Marder 1A3 IFVs has opened near the Ukrainian border in northern Romania. The German company Rheinmetal...
January 30, 2026
22:12
EU’s Chief Diplomat Dismisses Idea of Creating Separate European Army

EU’s Chief Diplomat Dismisses Idea of Creating Separate European Army

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, dismisses the idea of creating a separate European a...
January 30, 2026
20:47
Iran Strengthens Security at Isfahan Nuclear Facility Ahead of Potential US Strike

Iran Strengthens Security at Isfahan Nuclear Facility Ahead of Potential US Strike

Iran is strengthening security near the entrances to the tunnels of the nuclear complex in Isfahan and has renovated some buildings. This is acc...
January 30, 2026
18:25
North Korea’s Arms Shipments to Russia Decline Due to Cold Weather

North Korea’s Arms Shipments to Russia Decline Due to Cold Weather

North Korea's arms trade with Russia, which is monitored by satellites, has slowed down due to cold weather. In January, only one Russian ship v...
January 30, 2026
17:54
Freedom of Russia Legion Captures Occupiers’ Resupply Point Near Kupiansk

Freedom of Russia Legion Captures Occupiers’ Resupply Point Near Kupiansk

Fighters from the Freedom of Russia Legion, who are fighting on the side of Ukraine, captured a Russian infantry resupply point in the Kupiansk are...
January 30, 2026
16:30
VAMPIRE Bomber Drone Becomes the Most Effective Weapon on the Front Line in 2025

VAMPIRE Bomber Drone Becomes the Most Effective Weapon on the Front Line in 2025

The VAMPIRE bomber drone, also known as “Baba Yaga,” was the most effective strike system on the battlefield in 2025. This conclusion is based o...
January 30, 2026
14:56
WELT: German HX-2 Drones in Ukraine Prove Only 35% Accurate

WELT: German HX-2 Drones in Ukraine Prove Only 35% Accurate

Helsing's German HX-2 drones in Ukraine demonstrated low accuracy in combat conditions due to technical problems. WELT.de reports that, accordin...
January 29, 2026
23:02
Ukraine and SpaceX Working Together to Solve Problem of Starlink Use on Russian Drones

Ukraine and SpaceX Working Together to Solve Problem of Starlink Use on Russian Drones

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with Elon Musk's company SpaceX, is already working to solve the problem of Starlink terminals ...
January 29, 2026
20:29
Ukrainian Bohdana Self-Propelled Artillery Systems Are Already Being Assembled on Four Different Chassis

Ukrainian Bohdana Self-Propelled Artillery Systems Are Already Being Assembled on Four Different Chassis

In Ukraine, four different chassis are being used for the Bohdana artillery system to increase the production rate of self-propelled artillery syst...
January 29, 2026
18:20
Iranian Vessel Suffers Damage of “Unknown Origin” in the Caspian Sea

Iranian Vessel Suffers Damage of “Unknown Origin” in the Caspian Sea

The Iranian vessel Caspian Shiva suffered damage of “unknown origin” in the Caspian Sea. The ship, which was heading for the port of Makhachkala...
January 29, 2026
17:51
Germany Already Transferred Nine IRIS-T SAMs to Ukraine

Germany Already Transferred Nine IRIS-T SAMs to Ukraine

Germany has already transferred nine IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine and expects to deliver new systems in the near future. This was annou...
January 28, 2026
22:08
North Korea Tests Improved Version of KN-25 Multiple Launch Rocket System

North Korea Tests Improved Version of KN-25 Multiple Launch Rocket System

North Korea has tested an improved version of the 600mm MLRS, known as the KN-25. The system can use both non-nuclear and nuclear warheads. T...
January 28, 2026
21:26
PL-17: China presents one of the most dangerous missiles for air combat

PL-17: China presents one of the most dangerous missiles for air combat

China has presented details of its state-of-the-art PL-17 missile, designed to destroy enemy aircraft. A model of the air-to-air missile was ins...
January 28, 2026
18:23
SSU Destroys 12 Russian Aircraft and 3 Helicopters in 2025

SSU Destroys 12 Russian Aircraft and 3 Helicopters in 2025

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) destroyed 12 Russian military aircraft and 3 helicopters over the past year. According to the SSU, five mi...
January 28, 2026
15:50
Pentagon Expands Procurement of Israeli Iron Fist Defense Systems for Bradley IFVs

Pentagon Expands Procurement of Israeli Iron Fist Defense Systems for Bradley IFVs

The US has given a positive assessment of the Israeli Iron Fist active defense system and has ordered additional deliveries for Bradley IFVs. El...
January 26, 2026
22:17
Lithuania Proposes to Poland to Expand Future Training Ground in the Suwałki Gap

Lithuania Proposes to Poland to Expand Future Training Ground in the Suwałki Gap

The Lithuanian government has called on Warsaw to join the project to build a military training ground in Kapčiamiestis, in the Suwałki Gap. Acc...
January 26, 2026
18:49
Ukraine Plans to Produce Over 7 Million Drones in 2026

Ukraine Plans to Produce Over 7 Million Drones in 2026

Ukraine plans to increase the production of unmanned systems in 2026, manufacturing over 7 million drones. This was announced by Deputy Minister...
January 26, 2026
18:22
Battalion Commander of the 63rd Brigade, Along With Deputy Chief of Staff and Platoon Commander, Captured Infiltrated Russians in Lyman

Battalion Commander of the 63rd Brigade, Along With Deputy Chief of Staff and Platoon Commander, Captured Infiltrated Russians in Lyman

In the Lyman area, Ukrainian officers conducted a sweep of buildings to remove Russian military personnel who had infiltrated the city. The Thir...
January 23, 2026
21:39
UGV MAUL with Armored Capsule Rescued Wounded Soldier

UGV MAUL with Armored Capsule Rescued Wounded Soldier

The Ukrainian ground drone MAUL successfully evacuated a wounded soldier who was placed in the drone's armored capsule. The First Separate Medic...
January 23, 2026
18:35
Ukraine Shared Information with Taiwan on the Use of Taiwanese Components in Russian Weapons

Ukraine Shared Information with Taiwan on the Use of Taiwanese Components in Russian Weapons

Ukraine shared detailed information with Taiwan on Taiwanese-made components found in samples of Russian weapons. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-...
January 23, 2026
18:03
Poland to Grant Amnesty and Abolition to Volunteers Who Fought for Ukraine

Poland to Grant Amnesty and Abolition to Volunteers Who Fought for Ukraine

Polish volunteers who joined the Ukrainian army to fight Russian aggression will not be punished in Poland, even if they failed to complete the req...
January 23, 2026
14:31
Thales Alenia Space Wins Contract for French Military SAR Satellites

Thales Alenia Space Wins Contract for French Military SAR Satellites

France has selected Thales Alenia Space to develop the payload and ground segment for the DESIR radar sounding space mission. Thales Alenia Spac...
January 22, 2026
20:57
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Certifies Quasar 3M EW System for Use on Armored Vehicles

Ukrainian Defense Ministry Certifies Quasar 3M EW System for Use on Armored Vehicles

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Quasar 3M electronic warfare system meets all requirements for installation on armored veh...
January 22, 2026
20:05
Ukraine Starts Restoring Engines from Shaheds for Its Own Drones

Ukraine Starts Restoring Engines from Shaheds for Its Own Drones

Ukrainian volunteers have started restoring engines from downed Russian Shaheds. The Zampotech Charitable Foundation is performing the restorati...
January 22, 2026
18:47