EASTERN LIBYA — Belarusian-made Mirotvorets jet-powered strike drones have been photographed with special operations units of the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar and backed by Russia. Images released by the General Command of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces show at least 10 drones, catapult launchers, support vehicles fitted with communications antennas and a mobile control station. One drone carries the serial number “074,” although the images do not confirm the total number supplied.
The photographs provide the first public confirmation of the drones’ presence with Haftar’s forces in eastern Libya.
Development and Production
The Mirotvorets, meaning “Peacemaker,” was developed from the Berkut-BM aerial target drone and converted into a loitering munition. The Design Bureau of Unmanned Helicopters continued the project after the original developer, Indela, went bankrupt, while production is handled by Belarusian company UAVHeli.
Investigative reports have linked the project to entities associated with retired Colonel General Viktor Sheiman, a special envoy overseeing certain strategic projects in Africa and Latin America for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
The drone uses a Chinese-made Swiwin micro turbojet engine instead of a conventional propeller.
Technical Specifications and Capabilities
According to manufacturer data and defense reporting, the Mirotvorets has the following specifications:
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Dimensions: 2.4 metres long, with a wingspan of 2.8 metres.
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Maximum takeoff weight: 46 kilograms.
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Fuel capacity: 15 litres.
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Maximum speed: 450 km/h.
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Flight endurance: Up to 45 minutes.
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Operating altitude: 150–6,000 metres.
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Range: Up to 180 kilometres at 6,000 metres altitude or 120 kilometres at 300 metres.
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Warhead: 10-kilogram high-explosive fragmentation warhead.
The drone is launched by catapult and uses coordinate-based navigation. It can fly autonomously along a pre-programmed route or operate under automated operator control.
According to the developer, its intended targets include command posts, communications facilities, surface-to-air missile systems, multiple-launch rocket systems, artillery positions, reconnaissance equipment and electronic warfare infrastructure.
The complete system includes the drones, a transport-and-loading vehicle or transport module, a catapult launch unit and a mobile control station.
Previous Exports to Other Countries
The Mirotvorets has also been reported in other conflict zones and foreign military inventories.
In January 2025, several drones were identified among military equipment captured by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group during fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
In early 2026, reports indicated that India had acquired the Belarusian strike drones. Subsequent reporting pointed to a contract involving approximately 100 units, supplied through Indian company SMPP Ammunition Pvt. Ltd. and referred to in some contexts as the “Peacekeeper” or “Agniveg.” The reported Indian version uses the same Belarusian airframe and Chinese-made Swiwin turbojet engine.
Deployment in Libya
The appearance of the Mirotvorets with Haftar’s forces adds another reported destination to the drone’s international distribution. However, the photographs do not establish when the drones arrived in Libya, the total number delivered or whether they have been used in combat. The scale of their operational deployment with the LNA remains unclear.
Main Source : militarnyi
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