In 2025, Mirchuk joined Khartiia. In 2026, Lava became a regiment.
Mirchuk: move humans away from the deadliest part of the frontline whenever machines can take the risk.
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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Mirchuk joins Khartiia, Lava regiment, machines take frontline risk
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Ukrainian units adapt to Russian fiber-optic drones with FPV and robotics
When Russian fiber-optic drones started hitting logistics, Ukrainian units had to adapt fast.
His teams built FPV workshops, relay systems, tested new frequencies, used 3D-printed parts, and later started building ground robotic systems.
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From drone reconnaissance to survival tool in Ukrainian positions
Near Huliaipole, he became one of the first drone operators in his battalion.
Later in Krynky, he saw how drones were no longer just reconnaissance — they became a core survival tool for holding positions under constant attack.
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Mirchuk’s pre-war life of business and triathlons ended by Russian invasion
Before the war, Mirchuk studied economics in Germany, built a business in western Ukraine, traveled to 38 countries, and trained for triathlons.
Then Russia invaded.
He joined as an ordinary soldier.
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Robots and drones destroy Russian position
Ground robots with flamethrowers, kamikaze UGVs packed with explosives, and strike drones destroyed the position, killed 10 Russian troops, and hit an ammo depot. No infantry. No direct assault.
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Volodymyr Mirchuk’s robotic regiment clears Russian strongpoint without troops
Volodymyr Mirchuk went from running a 60-person woodworking business to commanding Lava — Khartiia’s first fully robotic regiment. In February 2026 near Kupyansk, his unit cleared a Russian strongpoint without a single Ukrainian soldier entering the battlefield. — UkrPravda.
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Half of countries withdraw from Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Half of countries withdraw from Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine. "The initiative is still working, but the new difficulty is that only about nine member states are contributing financially," Czech President Petr Pavel told the Financial Times.
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Quote describes devastation and loss of lives
Tkachenko: “I see destroyed houses, broken lives, people killed. I see the pain of someone who has lost everything.” 9X
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Donetsk official: drones hunting population
Donetsk regional administration head Vadym Filashkin: “Drones are effectively hunting the population down.” 8/
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Family of seven under drone attack during evacuation, woman loses leg
During one evacuation a family of seven — including a 2-year-old — came under drone attack. Three people were wounded. A woman lost her leg. 7/