Roman Kohanets
News Writer
Roman Kohanets is a Kyiv-based news writer at UNITED24 Media. He reports on Russia’s war against Ukraine, defense and security issues, drones and military technology, and major regional and global developments.
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![Ukrainian Drone Maker Ukrspecsystems to Invest $250M in New UK Factory and Test Site]( "Ukrainian Drone Maker Ukrspecsystems to Invest $250M in New UK Factory and Test Site")
![Ukrainian Navy Rescues Four Soldiers Hidden in Russian-Occupied Hospital for Three Years]( "Ukrainian Navy Rescues Four Soldiers Hidden in Russian-Occupied Hospital for Three Years")
![From Ukraine’s Frontline to Darknet: Russian Soldiers Cash In on Smuggled Weapons]( "From Ukraine’s Frontline to Darknet: Russian Soldiers Cash In on Smuggled Weapons")
![“True Steward of the Land”: Kherson Farmer Olexandr Hordiienko, Who Cleared Thousands of Mines, Killed in Russian Attack]( "“True Steward of the Land”: Kherson Farmer Olexandr Hordiienko, Who Cleared Thousands of Mines, Killed in Russian Attack")
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Olexandr Hordiienko, a Kherson farmer and regional council deputy, became known for defending his fields with a shotgun against Russian drones and personally clearing thousands of mines left on farmland. On September 5, 2025, he was killed when a Russian drone struck his vehicle while he worked in the field.![Ukraine May Host Lockheed Martin F-16 Repair Facilities Amid Growing Defense Ties]( "Ukraine May Host Lockheed Martin F-16 Repair Facilities Amid Growing Defense Ties")
![UK Sends $1.3 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine Using Seized Russian Assets]( "UK Sends $1.3 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine Using Seized Russian Assets")
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