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
Israeli F-35 over Tehran Shoots Down Yak-130 Combat Training Aircraft

Israeli F-35 over Tehran Shoots Down Yak-130 Combat Training Aircraft

An Israeli F-35I fighter jet flying over Tehran shot down a Russian Yak-130 combat training aircraft belonging to the Iranian Air Force. The Isr...
March 4, 2026
20:06
USA Negotiating with Kurds for Operation Against Tehran Regime

USA Negotiating with Kurds for Operation Against Tehran Regime

The Trump administration is actively negotiating with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq to provide them with military support. ...
March 4, 2026
16:28
Sanctioned Arctic Metagaz Tanker Suffers Irreparable Damage After Strike

Sanctioned Arctic Metagaz Tanker Suffers Irreparable Damage After Strike

The sanctioned Arctic Metagaz tanker sustained irreparable damage after being struck in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel suffered a large hole ...
March 4, 2026
14:33
Russia Restores Key Launch Pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome

Russia Restores Key Launch Pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome

At the 31st launch pad of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Russians have completed the installation of a service cabin that was damaged during the laun...
March 3, 2026
19:53
Ukraine Presents the Gnom-ND Wheeled-Tracked FPV Carrier Drone

Ukraine Presents the Gnom-ND Wheeled-Tracked FPV Carrier Drone

Ukrainian company Temerland has presented the Gnom-ND ground drone, capable of launching FPV drones. The company explained that remote launch an...
March 3, 2026
17:37
Witkoff: Iran Claims It Could Build 11 Nuclear Bombs

Witkoff: Iran Claims It Could Build 11 Nuclear Bombs

Iranian officials told the U.S. delegation during talks that they are capable of building 11 nuclear bombs. U.S. President’s Special Envoy for t...
March 3, 2026
16:27
Spain Refuses to Provide USA with Air Bases for Strikes on Iran

Spain Refuses to Provide USA with Air Bases for Strikes on Iran

Spain has refused to allow the USA to use its military bases for strikes on Iran. This was announced by Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Alb...
March 2, 2026
20:39
Russian Drone Strikes Civilian Train in Kryvyi Rih District

Russian Drone Strikes Civilian Train in Kryvyi Rih District

Russian troops attacked a Ukrzaliznytsia Ukrainian Railways commuter passenger train in the Kryvyi Rih district. This was reported by Deputy Pri...
March 2, 2026
18:43
Kuwait’s Air Defense Forces Shot Down Three American F-15 Fighters

Kuwait’s Air Defense Forces Shot Down Three American F-15 Fighters

Three American F-15 fighters crashed over Kuwait as a result of ‘friendly fire.’ This was reported by the US Central Command (CENTCOM). “Three ...
March 2, 2026
18:31
Russians Begin Complaining About German HX-2 Drone Strikes

Russians Begin Complaining About German HX-2 Drone Strikes

Russian invaders have begun to be attacked by Helsing's HX-2 strike drones in a number of areas. Footage of the drone's wreckage was published o...
March 2, 2026
17:43
Israel Launches Offensive in Lebanon

Israel Launches Offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli army has launched an offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli General Staff has announced that the offensive will last ‘m...
March 2, 2026
16:25
Belarusian Military Shoot Down Russian Drone Over Gomel

Belarusian Military Shoot Down Russian Drone Over Gomel

During a flight of Russian-Iranian drones over Gomel, Belarusian forces shot down at least one drone. The information was reported by sources fr...
March 2, 2026
15:56
London, Paris, and Berlin Signal Readiness to Launch Strikes on Iran

London, Paris, and Berlin Signal Readiness to Launch Strikes on Iran

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have said they may carry out strikes against Iran. In a statement, the German federal government said su...
March 2, 2026
14:54
American MQ-4C Triton Reconnaissance Drone Disappears from Radar Over the Strait of Hormuz

American MQ-4C Triton Reconnaissance Drone Disappears from Radar Over the Strait of Hormuz

On February 22, an American MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after taking off from an airbase in the UAE. ...
February 27, 2026
22:30
British-Ukrainian Trypillian Unveils New ATOM Drone

British-Ukrainian Trypillian Unveils New ATOM Drone

British-Ukrainian company Trypillian has announced the launch of its multifunctional ATOM aircraft-type drone. The company told Militarnyi that ...
February 27, 2026
22:03
Unknown Artillery System Spotted on South Korean Roads

Unknown Artillery System Spotted on South Korean Roads

A new wheeled artillery system has been spotted on South Korean roads, which is to be sent for testing in the US. The Defence Blog reported that...
February 27, 2026
20:37
Israel’s Ministry of Health Orders Hospitals to Prepare for War

Israel’s Ministry of Health Orders Hospitals to Prepare for War

Israel's Ministry of Health has instructed the country's medical institutions to prepare for war. The Telegram channel Voice of Israel notes tha...
February 27, 2026
18:30
US Marine Corps Orders Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars

US Marine Corps Orders Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars

The US Marine Corps has signed a contract to purchase 81 mm Scorpion Light mobile mortars based on MRZR Alpha. EDR Magazine reported that Global...
February 27, 2026
18:00
Rolls-Royce Conducts High-Altitude Testing of F130 Engine for B-52 Bombers

Rolls-Royce Conducts High-Altitude Testing of F130 Engine for B-52 Bombers

Rolls-Royce has completed key high-altitude testing of the F130 engine for US B-52 bombers. The company reported that the tests took place at th...
February 27, 2026
17:46
British and French Paratroopers Prepare for Possible Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine

British and French Paratroopers Prepare for Possible Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine

British and French paratroopers have carried out joint exercises as part of preparations for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. More th...
February 27, 2026
14:39
PBS Aerospace and Zone 5 Launch Joint Rocket Initiative for Ukraine

PBS Aerospace and Zone 5 Launch Joint Rocket Initiative for Ukraine

Jet engine manufacturer PBS Aerospace has signed a subcontracting agreement with rocket producer Zone 5 Technologies. According to the Czech-bas...
February 27, 2026
13:16
Moscow Rejects Extradition of Foreign Criminals Involved in War Against Ukraine

Moscow Rejects Extradition of Foreign Criminals Involved in War Against Ukraine

Russian lawmakers have passed a bill refusing to extradite foreign criminals who agreed to fight against Ukraine. The changes are being made to ...
February 26, 2026
21:16
Thousands of Combat Aircraft Components Disappear From Italian Air Force Warehouse

Thousands of Combat Aircraft Components Disappear From Italian Air Force Warehouse

Thousands of critical avionics components have disappeared from an Italian Air Force warehouse in Brindisi. Euronews reported that investigators...
February 25, 2026
22:46
FCAS Fighter Jet Project Partially Needs Restructuring – Airbus Defence and Space CEO

FCAS Fighter Jet Project Partially Needs Restructuring – Airbus Defence and Space CEO

The German-French-Spanish FCAS project, which aimed to develop a new fighter jet, will undergo partial restructuring. Airbus Defence and Space C...
February 25, 2026
21:57
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Drone and Equipment Warehouse in Kursk Region

Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Drone and Equipment Warehouse in Kursk Region

Ukrainian drones destroyed a large Russian warehouse storing thousands of drones and vehicles. The 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade report...
February 25, 2026
18:37
US’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Faces Sewage System Issues

US’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Faces Sewage System Issues

The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, currently off Crete, has experienced significant problems with its sewage system. According to National ...
February 25, 2026
17:14
Attack on Kyiv Captured from the International Space Station

Attack on Kyiv Captured from the International Space Station

A missile attack on Kyiv was recorded from the International Space Station on the night of December 26–27, 2025. The remarkable footage captures...
February 25, 2026
13:59
BAE Systems Produces 100,000th APKWS Guidance Kit

BAE Systems Produces 100,000th APKWS Guidance Kit

BAE Systems has manufactured and delivered the 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kit. Defence Blog reported...
February 25, 2026
13:38
Bulgaria to Provide Ukraine with 13th Military Aid Package

Bulgaria to Provide Ukraine with 13th Military Aid Package

In February, the Bulgarian government approved the 13th package of military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. This...
February 24, 2026
21:01
Mexico Deploys 2,000 Soldiers to Combat Drug Cartel

Mexico Deploys 2,000 Soldiers to Combat Drug Cartel

The Mexican government announced the deployment of an additional 2,000 troops to the state of Jalisco following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cerva...
February 24, 2026
18:12
Russia Buys Up Houses Near Military Bases in Europe

Russia Buys Up Houses Near Military Bases in Europe

Russian agents are actively buying up residential and commercial real estate in European countries near military bases, ports, and strategic infras...
February 24, 2026
16:29
Ukrainian Strike Destroys Half of Oil Depot Tanks in Velikiye Luki

Ukrainian Strike Destroys Half of Oil Depot Tanks in Velikiye Luki

Ukrainian drones have put a Russian oil depot in Velikiye Luki out of operation. Satellite images of the aftermath show that half of the facilit...
February 24, 2026
10:43
Russian Soldier Who Defended Position Together with Ukrainian Soldiers Joins Russian Volunteer Corps

Russian Soldier Who Defended Position Together with Ukrainian Soldiers Joins Russian Volunteer Corps

A Russian soldier who defended a position together with Ukrainian soldiers joined the Russian Volunteer Corps. This was reported in an interview...
February 23, 2026
22:46
China Delivers New Batch of Type 15 Tanks to Bangladesh

China Delivers New Batch of Type 15 Tanks to Bangladesh

A new batch of Chinese Type 15 light tanks has arrived in Bangladesh from China. The Defence Research Forum page on X has published photos of th...
February 23, 2026
18:01
SKYRIPER Joins Production of Octopus-100 Interceptor

SKYRIPER Joins Production of Octopus-100 Interceptor

Ukrainian company SKYRIPER will assist in the serial production of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. This was reported to Militarnyi by the compan...
February 23, 2026
17:38
Missile Division Headquarters Struck in Crimea

Missile Division Headquarters Struck in Crimea

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the headquarters of a missile division in occupied Crimea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repo...
February 23, 2026
15:36
Berlin Assures Vilnius of Full Deployment of German Troops in Lithuania

Berlin Assures Vilnius of Full Deployment of German Troops in Lithuania

The German government assured the Lithuanian government that Bundeswehr troops would be fully deployed in Lithuania. This assurance came after r...
February 23, 2026
13:03
Belarus Tests Russian Molot Drone Interceptor

Belarus Tests Russian Molot Drone Interceptor

The Belarusian military has tested the Russian Molot drone interceptor, which is launched from a hand-held launcher. In early February, Belarus ...
February 14, 2026
12:49
Ukrainian TAF Industries and German Wingcopter to Jointly Manufacture Drones

Ukrainian TAF Industries and German Wingcopter to Jointly Manufacture Drones

Ukrainian company TAF Industries and German Wingcopter have signed a memorandum to establish a joint venture for the production of drones. The d...
February 13, 2026
16:45
Sweden Sends Gripen Fighter Jets to NATO Mission in the Arctic

Sweden Sends Gripen Fighter Jets to NATO Mission in the Arctic

Sweden has provided JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to participate in NATO's Arctic Sentry military operation. This was reported by the press service...
February 13, 2026
15:57
US Navy Ships Collide in the Caribbean

US Navy Ships Collide in the Caribbean

During a refueling operation in the Caribbean near the coast of South America, US Navy ships collided. According to USNI News, the destroyer USS...
February 13, 2026
15:07
Unmanned Systems Forces Strike Invaders’ Data Center and Airbase

Unmanned Systems Forces Strike Invaders’ Data Center and Airbase

The Unmanned Systems Forces carried out strikes on an electrical substation, an airfield, and a data center used by the Russian forces. Accordin...
February 13, 2026
14:28
The Republic of Niger Announces Mobilization to “Prepare for War with France”

The Republic of Niger Announces Mobilization to “Prepare for War with France”

The Republic of Niger has announced a mobilization to prepare for entering what it called a ‘war with France.’ The statement was made by General...
February 13, 2026
12:47
Russia Attacks Odesa with New Version of Garpiya-A1 Drones

Russia Attacks Odesa with New Version of Garpiya-A1 Drones

Tonight, Russian forces attacked Odesa using a new version of the Garpiya-A1 strike drones, which feature improved protection against electronic wa...
February 13, 2026
12:39
Ukraine Plans to Purchase Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets with EU Loan Funds

Ukraine Plans to Purchase Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets with EU Loan Funds

Ukraine intends to allocate part of the €90 billion EU loan to purchase Swedish Gripen fighter jets. Sweden’s Defence Minister Pål Jonson said t...
February 13, 2026
09:12
General Staff: Flamingo Missiles Used to Strike Ammunition Depot in Russia

General Staff: Flamingo Missiles Used to Strike Ammunition Depot in Russia

The Ukrainian military used Flamingo missiles to destroy ammunition at an arsenal in the Volgograd region. The General Staff of the Armed Forces...
February 12, 2026
17:54
Telegram Slowdown in Russia Disrupts Coordination of Russian Forces

Telegram Slowdown in Russia Disrupts Coordination of Russian Forces

The slowdown of Telegram in Russia has worsened coordination between Russian military units. The Russian invaders’ Arkhangel Spetsnaza Telegram ...
February 12, 2026
14:21
Drones Strike Oil Refinery in Ukhta After Flying 1,700 km

Drones Strike Oil Refinery in Ukhta After Flying 1,700 km

Early this morning in the Russian city of Ukhta, attack drones struck the Lukoil-Ukhtaneftepererabotka oil refinery. Thick black smoke was seen ...
February 12, 2026
13:59