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Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Syzran Oil Refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation with Ukrainian drones

The Syzran Oil Refinery is one of the largest oil refineries of Rosneft and a key enterprise in the southern Volga region. Its annual capacity is about 8.5 million tons of oil.

War in Ukraine • 08:20 AM • 534 views
Drones instead of missiles: Ukrainian Deep Strike drones perform tasks that were previously assigned exclusively to missile weapons – Sternenko

Ukrainian FP-1 Deep Strike class drones hit targets at a distance of over 3,000 km, exceeding the capabilities of Storm Shadow missiles. The cost of one drone is tens of times less than a missile, which allows mass production for systematic destruction of Russian logistics.

War in Ukraine • 06:40 AM • 1830 views
This summer will be the worst for the Russian Federation due to the increasing intensity of strikes by Ukrainian long-range drones and Flamingo missiles - Sternenko

Advisor to the Minister of Defense Serhiy Sternenko stated that this summer will be the worst for the Russian Federation due to the increasing intensity of strikes. Ukraine is hitting targets, including the oil refinery in Omsk and factories in Tatarstan.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 07:23 PM • 3416 views
Blackout is inevitable: within 10 days, the military struck 60 energy nodes in the temporarily occupied territories - "Madjar"Video

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi reported the destruction of 60 energy nodes in the occupied territories including in Crimea from July 1 to 10. Most of the strikes were carried out by FP drones of the Ukrainian company Fire Point.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:42 PM • 4318 views
Fintech ecosystem W Group announced the launch of its own esports team

Fintech ecosystem W Group announced the creation of its own esports team WhiteBIT Team. The first roster was formed from Ukrainian players, with Mykhailo Blahin becoming the coach.

Business News • July 10, 04:16 PM • 5462 views
MP accuses Fedorov of covering up corruption clans in the defense procurement market

People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi stated that he does not understand why Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov does not appeal to anti-corruption bodies regarding corruption clans in the ministry. He emphasized that Fedorov was appointed not to cover up these clans.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 12:59 PM • 3782 views
The first ballistic interception using the Ukrainian Freyja system is planned to be carried out by the end of 2027 – CEO of Fire Point

The Ukrainian company Fire Point plans to carry out the first ballistic interception with the FP-7. x missile by the end of 2027. The anti-ballistic Freyja system will not have a kill switch function, unlike the Patriot, and is built on an open architecture.

Technologies • July 10, 12:30 PM • 2552 views
Co-founder of Fire Point spoke about the dependence of Flamingo and domestic ballistic missiles on Western components

Co-founder of Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman, stated that the FP-5 missile and Ukrainian ballistic missiles are dependent on Western components. The company is working on localizing the production of the only foreign component and is developing its own engine.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 09:09 AM • 26608 views
Experiments on taxing aircraft leasing could destroy Ukrainian civil aviation - Katamadze

Tax authorities and the BEB are reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties, which threatens the destruction of the aviation industry. President of the Taxpayers Association Grigol Katamadze warned that this creates risks for the competitiveness of Ukrainian carriers after the war.

Economy • July 10, 08:56 AM • 2338 views
Scandal with the TCC in Lviv: MPs demand the dismissal of Fedorov

People's Deputy Roman Kaptielov called for the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a clash with the TCC in Lviv. The incident occurred on July 8 during mobilization measures, resulting in a service vehicle being overturned.

Politics • July 9, 02:50 PM • 9250 views
The aviation industry paid almost UAH 27 billion in taxes and fees to the budget in 2022-2025 – head of the State Aviation Service

In 2022-2025, Ukrainian airlines paid almost UAH 27 billion in taxes despite the closed sky over Ukraine. At the same time, tax authorities began to interpret leasing payments as royalties, which creates risks for the entire industry.

Society • July 9, 02:30 PM • 4260 views
Perinatal psychologist: what kind of specialist is this and when to consult them

Perinatal psychology covers the psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Specialists help overcome fear, anxiety and postpartum depression.

Society • July 9, 01:35 PM • 46824 views
Aviation industry warns of threat of destruction: new interpretation of leasing creates risks for Ukrainian carriersPhoto

State authorities equate aircraft leasing to royalties, threatening airlines with bankruptcy. Industry representatives urge resolving the dispute within the legal framework, rather than through criminal proceedings.

Society • July 9, 12:57 PM • 44842 views
Veteran stated about Shabunin's lie regarding "DSK" documents: "he received and handed them over"

Head of the CPK Vitaliy Shabunin at the TSK meeting denied access to DSK documents, but correspondence proves the opposite. Veteran Boyko provided evidence of transferring documents to foreigners.

Politics • July 9, 12:27 PM • 3252 views
Ukraine proposes to introduce a system of Veterans Treatment Courts following the US example

Battalion commander Vitaliy Hersak proposes to introduce in Ukraine a system of specialized veteran courts that combine justice with treatment and rehabilitation. According to him, launching pilot projects does not require new laws or state institutions.

Society • July 8, 03:16 PM • 5205 views
WOG summed up the results of the first half of the year: over 13 billion hryvnias in taxes paid

WOG summed up the results of the first half of the year: over 13 billion hryvnias in taxes paid.

Business News • July 8, 11:17 AM • 11514 views
No suspicion has been brought in cases against NABU employees caught on corruption in three years – report of the parliamentary TSC

The Temporary Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada stated that in 2022-2025, in six criminal proceedings regarding corruption in NABU, there was not a single suspicion or verdict. This indicates a lack of real results of internal control.

Society • July 7, 04:52 PM • 4803 views
Who will fly after the war? Criminal cases against airlines threaten the recovery of civil aviation

The Tax Service and the Bureau of Economic Security interpret leasing payments as royalties, which creates an additional fiscal burden on Ukrainian airlines. This could lead to the loss of an industry that, even during the war, paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes.

Economy • July 7, 07:52 AM • 154511 views
Fertilizer production is a strategic link between the agricultural sector, energy, and the reconstruction of Ukraine - Alexander Muzhel

Fertilizer production is of strategic importance for Ukraine, as without a reliable domestic supply of nitrogen fertilizers, farmers' costs increase, yields fall, and dependence on imports grows.

Business News • July 6, 02:18 PM • 13646 views
In the Carpathians, the third shift of "Royal Vacation" by Pavlo Zhurylo and Betking Foundation is ongoingPhoto

In the Carpathians, the third shift of "Royal Vacation" by Pavlo Zhurylo and Betking Foundation is ongoing.

Business News • July 6, 09:39 AM • 10994 views
Veteran stated that people join the NABU Public Control Council for money

Veteran Volodymyr Boyko stated that the Public Control Council at NABU is a place for earning money, not for control. He cited examples of false information provided by candidates, including Shabunin and Sherembei.

Society • July 3, 01:46 PM • 4181 views
Ex-prosecutor of the SAP stated that the smuggling of draft evaders was handled by a "long-timer" of the NABU who worked on the customs line

Ex-prosecutor of the SAP stated that the smuggling of draft evaders was handled by a "long-timer" of the NABU who worked on the customs line.

Politics • July 3, 11:42 AM • 3566 views
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How Ukrainian doctors are trained to respond to air strike threats and what patients should remember

In Ukraine, a training program for medical facilities on actions during missile and drone incidents has been launched at the initiative of UNICEF. Hospitals in the Chernihiv region, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Kyiv have already undergone the training.

Society • July 3, 08:47 AM • 80939 views
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Missiles are not an obstacle: how Kyiv doctors delivered babies on the darkest night of the attack on KyivPhoto

Despite the Russian attack on the capital, 11 children were born overnight at the Kyiv Perinatal Center, including one set of twins. Doctors delivered babies in shelters, ensuring the safety of mothers and newborns.

Society • July 2, 02:57 PM • 43840 views
Invitation to Canada does not guarantee obtaining a visa: lawyer explains what migration officers actually evaluate

The lawyer explained that having an invitation is not a decisive factor for a visa.

Society • July 2, 01:25 PM • 2654 views
In the Nizhny Novgorod region, not only the oil refinery but also the oil pumping station was hit - SBUPhoto

On the night of July 2, the SBU, together with the Special Operations Forces, struck the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery and the LDS "Starolikeyevo".

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:31 AM • 7250 views
BEB destroys the industry that fills the budget while Ukraine seeks funds for defense

Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 03:50 PM • 84492 views
Consequences of the strike on the Russian plant "Titan-Barricades" by Ukrainian Flamingo missiles has been shown onlinePhotoVideo

A satellite photo of the "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd, showing the consequences of a strike by two Ukrainian-made FP-5 Flamingo missiles, has been shown online. Earlier, President Zelenskyy confirmed a successful strike on the enterprise, which produces components for missile systems.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:36 AM • 4159 views
International law is Ukraine's advantage, but arbitrary interpretation of conventions creates risks for the state

The BEB interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, ignoring international conventions on the avoidance of double taxation. This creates risks for investors and Ukraine's reputation.

Economy • June 30, 11:28 AM • 44626 views
"Show must go on" or a support group "on call" – where did the crowd of Odrex doctor, who is being tried for medical negligence, disappear? Photo

Lawyers of the Odrex doctor accused of medical negligence may have known about the postponement of the hearing before it began. The traditional "support group" of the accused did not attend the hearing, where no important procedural decisions were expected.

Society • June 29, 12:01 PM • 71129 views