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
France Plans Defense Mission to Restore Operations in Strait of Hormuz

France Plans Defense Mission to Restore Operations in Strait of Hormuz

France and its partners are preparing a defense mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced by France's President Em...
March 9, 2026
20:21
39th Tactical Aviation Brigade Commander Oleksandr Dovhach KIA in Eastern Ukraine

39th Tactical Aviation Brigade Commander Oleksandr Dovhach KIA in Eastern Ukraine

Today, March 9, the commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Dovhach, was killed in action in eastern Ukraine. ...
March 9, 2026
18:46
Ukraine Receives 11 Requests From Countries Needing Help Countering Drones

Ukraine Receives 11 Requests From Countries Needing Help Countering Drones

Ukraine has received 11 requests from Iran's neighbors, European countries, and the US for security support in countering Iranian Shaheds and other...
March 9, 2026
18:25
Trump’s Sons Invest in Company Aiming to Sell Drones With Ukrainian Technology

Trump’s Sons Invest in Company Aiming to Sell Drones With Ukrainian Technology

The sons of US President Donald Trump are investing in a new drone manufacturer, Powerus, which plans to acquire Ukrainian technology. This was ...
March 9, 2026
18:06
Ukraine Launches Record 754 Drones at Russia

Ukraine Launches Record 754 Drones at Russia

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces reported detecting 754 Ukrainian drones in the skies above Russia and occupied Crimea - a new record. The...
March 9, 2026
15:06
Drone With 100-kg Warhead Destroys Pantsir-S1 Near Melitopol

Drone With 100-kg Warhead Destroys Pantsir-S1 Near Melitopol

Near Melitopol, a Russian air-defense system, the Pantsir-S1, was found destroyed after being hit by a drone carrying a 100-kg warhead. A photo ...
March 9, 2026
13:58
The Last Battles of the Fallen Ukrainian Peacekeepers in Iraq

The Last Battles of the Fallen Ukrainian Peacekeepers in Iraq

In 2003, the Ukrainian peacekeeping contingent in Iraq became one of the largest. Among the countries that sent troops to support the United Sta...
March 8, 2026
14:39
Production of Ukrainian Bohdana Self-Propelled Artillery System to Start in Poland
March 6, 2026
20:55
Trump Rules Out Deal with Iran Without Surrender

Trump Rules Out Deal with Iran Without Surrender

US President Donald Trump has ruled out any negotiations with Tehran without Iran's surrender. He made this statement on the social network Trut...
March 6, 2026
20:02
Armed Forces of Ukraine Destroy Russian Armored Column in Lyman Sector

Armed Forces of Ukraine Destroy Russian Armored Column in Lyman Sector

In the Lyman sector, the Russians sent heavy armored vehicles to storm the area, which entered the zone of operation of Ukrainian drones and artill...
March 6, 2026
18:21
American SAR Radar Successfully Tested on Ukrainian Raybird Drone

American SAR Radar Successfully Tested on Ukrainian Raybird Drone

The Ukrainian company Skyeton has tested American SAR radar on its Raybird reconnaissance drone. This was reported by the General Staff of Ukrai...
March 6, 2026
17:05
In Crimea, SSU Struck Iranian Mohajer-6 Drone and Pantsir-S2 Systems

In Crimea, SSU Struck Iranian Mohajer-6 Drone and Pantsir-S2 Systems

On the night of March 6, drones from the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Center struck an aircraft repair plant and an airbase in Crimea. This wa...
March 6, 2026
16:44
Iran Strikes Three Countries Targeting THAAD Missile Defenses

Iran Strikes Three Countries Targeting THAAD Missile Defenses

Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were targeted by Iranian strikes aimed at destroying U.S. THAAD missile defense systems. According to CNN, new...
March 6, 2026
16:05
Vyriy Develops Beacon Navigation for Drones as Alternative to GPS

Vyriy Develops Beacon Navigation for Drones as Alternative to GPS

The Ukrainian company Vyriy has developed a beacon module for its drones, enabling them to navigate using the beacon signal even when GPS and commu...
March 6, 2026
15:40
USA Prepares to Fight Iran Until Autumn

USA Prepares to Fight Iran Until Autumn

The USA is preparing to conduct military operations against Iran for at least 100 days. Potentially until September, according to Politico, citi...
March 5, 2026
22:42
Norway Calls for Strategic Fuel and Food Reserves in Case of War

Norway Calls for Strategic Fuel and Food Reserves in Case of War

Norway is talking about creating food and fuel reserves in case of war. The Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies has submitted a report to th...
March 5, 2026
20:36
Korean Cheongung-II SAM Successfully Intercepts Iranian Missile Over UAE for First Time

Korean Cheongung-II SAM Successfully Intercepts Iranian Missile Over UAE for First Time

South Korea's Cheongung-II missile defense system, deployed in the UAE, intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile. According to The Korea Times, ...
March 5, 2026
18:49
Iranian Shahed Drones Attack Airport in Azerbaijan

Iranian Shahed Drones Attack Airport in Azerbaijan

Iranian Shahed-type strike drones struck an airport in Azerbaijan. An eyewitness named Hamid posted a video of the strike on X. According to ...
March 5, 2026
10:55
Iran Damages U.S. Strategic AN/FPS-132 Radar in Qatar

Iran Damages U.S. Strategic AN/FPS-132 Radar in Qatar

An Iranian strike on Qatar damaged the U.S. AN/FPS-132 missile early-warning radar. Analyst Sam Lair released satellite images from Planet Labs ...
March 5, 2026
10:04
Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Shot Down Over Rostov Region

Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Shot Down Over Rostov Region

Russian air defense forces shot down their own Mi-8 helicopter over the village of Dudki in the Rostov region. Sources at ASTRA reported that th...
March 4, 2026
22:15
Google Exposed iPhone Security Flaws Used by Russians to Attack Ukrainian Users

Google Exposed iPhone Security Flaws Used by Russians to Attack Ukrainian Users

Security researchers at Google have exposed a powerful set of vulnerabilities for iOS called Coruna, which has hacked thousands of iPhone devices. ...
March 4, 2026
21:47
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