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Stepan Haftko

He graduated from Lviv Franko University with a degree in Philology. From 2014 to 2023, he was a serviceman. He is one of the creators of the news portal "Khmelnychchyna Pivnich". After being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked in online publications such as Censor.NET, Novyny.LIVE, Glavred, and Ukrainska Pravda. He specializes in military topics and politics.
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Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with missiles and 157 drones — air defenses neutralized 131 targetsPhoto

Russia struck Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles and 157 drones. Air defenses neutralized 131 targets; strikes were recorded at 36 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 05:08 AM • 8510 views
In Odesa, 6 people, including 2 children, were injured as a result of Russia's overnight attack

In Odesa, six people, including two children, were injured in Russia's overnight attack. Residential buildings, outbuildings, and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 05:00 AM • 4378 views
A defense company producing shells for Ukraine has caught fire for the second time in a week in Europe

A fire at the ZVS Holding plant in Snina halted production. The employees were evacuated, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.

News of the World • September 17, 03:36 AM • 31905 views
In Thailand, the leader of the protests whose supporters once seized Bangkok’s airports has returned

78-year-old Sondhi Limthongkul launched the “Take Thailand Back” campaign to pressure the government. In 2008, his supporters blockaded Bangkok’s airports.

Politics • September 17, 03:15 AM • 14929 views
In Yaroslavl, one of Russia’s largest oil refineries is on fire after a drone attack — OSINT

A fire broke out at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery after a drone attack, OSINT analyst ASTRA claims. The plant processes 15 million tonnes of oil annually.

News of the World • September 17, 03:05 AM • 28314 views
The number of attempts to illegally cross the border from Belarus has sharply decreased in Poland

Since the beginning of the year, Poland has recorded 472 attempts to illegally cross the border from Belarus, compared with more than 25,000 in 2025. Migration flows have shifted to the borders of Lithuania and Latvia.

Politics • September 17, 02:56 AM • 13122 views
Gold falls after the first Fed rate hike in 3 years

The Fed raised its rate to 3. 75–4% and allowed for another hike. Gold fell to around $4,270 per ounce amid a strengthening dollar.

Economy • September 17, 02:35 AM • 5112 views
While Ukraine lacks sufficient air defense missiles, the US used more than 4 interceptor missiles for each target during the attack on Iran

The US launched approximately 82 Patriot and THAAD missiles, intercepting 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is forced to conserve PAC-3s.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 02:16 AM • 24304 views
The number of people injured as a result of Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv has risen to 12, including 2 children

Twelve people were injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia’s overnight attack, including two children aged 10 and 12. Nine were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 02:05 AM • 23154 views
The United States adopts Ukraine’s experience — military HMMWV and HEMTT vehicles receive protection against dronesPhoto

During Exercise Thunderstruck 3. 0, U.S. troops equipped HMMWV and HEMTT vehicles with metal anti-drone structures. The protection replicates Ukrainian solutions.

News of the World • September 17, 01:56 AM • 4892 views
Hackers claimed to have breached Russia’s Central Election Commission system ahead of the State Duma elections

CikLeak claimed to have gained access to data from Russia’s Central Election Commission and contractors of the GAS “Elections” 2. 0 system. There is currently no independent confirmation of the scale of the attack.

News of the World • September 17, 01:37 AM • 5172 views
In Donetsk region, "elections" to the State Duma of the Russian Federation are being held under the watch of people armed with assault riflesPhoto

In occupied Donetsk region, early voting for the State Duma of the Russian Federation is being held in the streets under the watch of armed people. The elections are scheduled to conclude on September 20.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 01:18 AM • 16617 views
Live virus of a dangerous disease found in Russian dog vaccine

Live Aujeszky’s disease virus was detected in samples from the vaccine’s 20th batch. Earlier, deaths of dogs were reported after vaccination with this product.

Health • September 17, 12:55 AM • 4988 views
Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv — 4 people injured, including a 10-year-old child

Four people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, as a result of Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv. Buildings were damaged in three districts of the capital.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 12:40 AM • 30982 views
A fire broke out at the territory of a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don — OSINTVideo

A fire broke out overnight at the territory of the “Rostov-on-Don — Central” military airfield. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 12:37 AM • 15711 views
Russian satellites may have helped Iran destroy a U.S. E-3 Sentry aircraft in Saudi Arabia – CNN

Two days before the attack, 14 Russian satellites flew over the U. S. base. CNN found no evidence that data was transmitted to Iran.

News of the World • September 17, 12:17 AM • 4618 views
Disney star Debby Ryan spoke about the brain injury that changed her life

The actress suffered five concussions, and after the most serious one, she was unable to work for six months. The consequences included migraines and sensitivity to light and noise.

Culture • September 17, 12:05 AM • 55471 views
Bitcoin fell below $75,000 after the bill failed in the Senate and the Fed's decision

Bitcoin fell to $74,985 after the Clarity bill failed and the Fed raised its rate. Coinbase and Circle shares lost up to 20%.

Economy • September 16, 11:56 PM • 4478 views
The Russians launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv — monitors report at least 12 missiles

On the night of September 17, Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles; monitors counted at least 12 launches. Water supply problems arose on the Left Bank.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 11:37 PM • 15583 views
Saudi Arabia halts some oil supplies to Europe after a strike on a key oil pipeline

A drone strike halted Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline to the Red Sea. Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel.

Economy • September 16, 11:16 PM • 5092 views
In Odesa, three people, including a three-year-old child, were injured in a Russian occupier strike on a high-rise building

Russian forces struck a nine-story building in Odesa. Three civilians, including a three-year-old child, were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 11:06 PM • 4674 views
Barack Obama mourns the death of a pet who lived with the family for 13 yearsPhoto

Barack Obama announced the death of 13-year-old Sunny, who lived with the family back when they were still in the White House. The dog was especially close to Bo.

Society • September 16, 11:05 PM • 59041 views
Russian intelligence created a global network for assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe – Bloomberg

The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.

Crimes and emergencies • September 16, 10:55 PM • 15117 views
Medvedev stated that without "greatness," Russia would simply cease to exist — such are the "laws of history"

Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia cannot exist without the status of a great power. He also regularly threatens the West with nuclear weapons.

Politics • September 16, 10:37 PM • 6976 views
The U.S. House of Representatives has given final approval to a bill on "hellish sanctions" against RussiaVideo

The U. S. Congress has given final approval to a bill on sanctions against Russia and tariffs of up to 100% for buyers of its energy resources. The document may be sent to Trump.

Economy • September 16, 10:32 PM • 16383 views
Belarus has massed troops and tanks near the Suwałki Corridor, close to NATO's borders

Belarus is conducting exercises near the borders of Poland and Lithuania, involving mechanized and tank battalions. Minsk denies having offensive plans.

News of the World • September 16, 10:18 PM • 12685 views
Travis Kelce’s nieces came up with a special name for Taylor Swift after her wedding to the football player

After her wedding to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift became the aunt of his four nieces. The girls call her “Auntie Tay Tay.”

Society • September 16, 10:06 PM • 52670 views
The European Commission wants to direct up to €20 billion from the SAFE program to defense projects with Ukraine; the EU is surprised

The European Commission plans to direct €10–20 billion in unused SAFE funds to joint defense projects with Ukraine. EU states said the proposal had not been agreed with them.

Economy • September 16, 09:56 PM • 12869 views
In the Shostka district, a Russian drone attacked civilians on the road, injuring 3 people

A Russian drone attacked civilians on the road between Khutor-Mykhailivskyi and Yampil. Three people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 09:50 PM • 3778 views
NASA has discovered the largest recent impact crater in the Solar System on the MoonPhoto

The crater, 222 meters in diameter, formed about two years ago after a piece of space debris crashed into the Moon. NASA confirmed the discovery in early 2026.

News of the World • September 16, 09:38 PM • 7378 views