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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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Ukrainian jumper Doroshchuk won bronze at the first start of the Diamond League season

Oleh Doroshchuk became the bronze medalist of the Diamond League stage in Doha. He cleared heights up to 2.24 m on his first attempt but could not take 2.27 m.

Sports • June 20, 12:44 PM • 3459 views
In the Mykolaiv region, two men were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack

In the village of Parutyne, two men aged 40 and 45 were injured in an attack by a Russian "Molniya" type drone. One victim was hospitalized, a bakery and three cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 12:38 PM • 2771 views
In the Boryspil district of Kyiv region, a fire broke out at warehouses due to a drone attack; there is a casualty

In the Boryspil district of Kyiv region, a fire broke out at warehouses due to an attack by Russian drones. A 40-year-old man was hospitalized with poisoning.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 12:29 PM • 3087 views
Nearly 3,000 IDP families from the occupied territories have purchased housing under the eRestoration program

Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko reported that 3,000 IDP families from the temporarily occupied territories have purchased housing under the eRestoration program. The most vouchers were used in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 20, 12:16 PM • 3362 views
Latvia has received a €3.5 billion defense loan from the EU for the development of drone technologies

Latvia has signed an agreement to receive a €3. 5 billion defense loan from the EU under the SAFE program. The funds will be directed toward the development of unmanned systems and strengthening NATO's eastern flank.

Politics • June 20, 12:08 PM • 4657 views
Australia has recorded its first deadly H5 bird flu on the mainland

Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu on the mainland. The virus was found in a dead migratory seabird on the south coast of Western Australia.

Health • June 20, 05:00 AM • 5395 views
Great Britain is developing cheap long-range weapons for Ukraine without American components

Great Britain is creating a new inexpensive long-range weapon for Ukraine that will not depend on American components. The development has a range of over 500 km and will cost about 400 thousand pounds.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:55 AM • 19095 views
In Crimea, after a drone attack, fires were recorded at the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant and energy facilities

In temporarily occupied Crimea, after a night attack by drones, fires were recorded at the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant and a gas distribution station. There is no official information from the occupation authorities about the extent of the damage.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:46 AM • 5005 views
Partisans reported sabotage at a substation in Taganrog and disruption of Russian drone productionPhotoVideo

The partisan movement "ATESH" reported damage to an electrical substation in Taganrog that powered the defense enterprise "Atlant-Aero". This led to the disruption of production of "Molniya" strike-reconnaissance drones and other drones for Russian troops.

News of the World • June 20, 04:38 AM • 17288 views
In Kharkiv, the body of a deceased person was recovered from under the rubble of a building after a KAB strike

In Kharkiv, the body of a deceased person was found under the rubble of a building destroyed by KABs. The number of wounded has increased to nine, five have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:29 AM • 4679 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 occupiers and destroyed 88 artillery systems in a day – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 Russian military personnel. Also, 88 artillery systems and 2246 drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:16 AM • 23379 views
NATO announced a competition to find ways to block Russian airfields with a prize fund of €250,000

NATO announced the Persistent Airfield Denial competition to find technologies for the long-term disabling of enemy airfield infrastructure. The prize fund of the competition is 250 thousand euros.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 03:58 AM • 5871 views
Israel's Ambassador to the UN quarreled with a representative of the organization over a report on violations of children's rights

Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon criticized the special representatives for including Israel on the "blacklist". The dispute escalated into an open conflict, where the diplomat ordered the UN representative to be silent.

Politics • June 20, 03:37 AM • 5435 views
Trump presented the new presidential aircraft Air Force One and called it a "flying White House"Photo

US President Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential aircraft Air Force One, built on the basis of a former Qatari airliner. The plane received a dark blue design and will be used for foreign trips, in particular for the NATO summit.

Politics • June 20, 02:56 AM • 5190 views
Volvo recalls 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to risk of battery overheating

Volvo recalls about 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to possible battery overheating after full charging. Owners are advised not to charge the car until inspection at service centers.

Auto • June 20, 02:39 AM • 4895 views
Trump praised Netanyahu after the renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

U. S. President Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Trump called Netanyahu a "warrior prime minister" and urged giving him credit.

Politics • June 20, 02:17 AM • 4763 views
In Kharkiv, after a KAB strike, up to four people may be trapped under the rubble, including a child

In Kharkiv, a Russian KAB hit a two-story building, up to four people may be trapped under the rubble, including a child. Five people are reported injured, one person has been freed from the debris.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 02:03 AM • 4715 views
A boat with migrants sank off the coast of Libya, over 50 people dead or missing

A migrant boat capsized off the eastern coast of Libya on June 12. Only ten survived, 11 deaths confirmed, 40 missing.

News of the World • June 20, 01:58 AM • 4179 views
Oil prices head for biggest weekly drop in months after Middle East ceasefire

Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose on Friday but are ending the week with a decline of about 8% after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring permission for vessel passage.

Economy • June 20, 01:38 AM • 5022 views
Merz rejects US claims regarding drug prices in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that decisions on drug reimbursement are an internal matter of the country. The US has launched an investigation into pharmaceutical prices in Germany.

Politics • June 20, 01:16 AM • 4486 views
In Norway, the government has restricted the use of AI in primary schools

The Norwegian government has banned AI access for students in grades 1-7 for educational assignments. Older students will be able to use the technology under teacher supervision.

News of the World • June 20, 12:58 AM • 3795 views
Greece wants to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency in 2027

Greece plans to facilitate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027. Athens considers Montenegro the most realistic candidate for membership among the Western Balkan countries.

Politics • June 20, 12:41 AM • 4266 views
Witkoff traveled to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, Vance's participation remains in question

Steve Witkoff arrived in Switzerland for possible negotiations on a nuclear deal. Vice President Vance's participation remains in question, and the talks depend on a stable ceasefire in Lebanon.

Politics • June 20, 12:27 AM • 4758 views
Tusk stated that the conflict between Nawrocki and Zelenskyy pleases Putin and shocks allies

Poland's Prime Minister stated that the conflict between the presidents benefits Russia. He called on the leaders to calm emotions, not fuel tensions.

Politics • June 20, 12:17 AM • 16847 views
Court denies Biden's attempt to block release of records in special counsel case

A U. S. federal court rejected Joe Biden's attempt to prohibit the publication of records obtained during the special counsel investigation. The judge ruled that the public interest in the materials outweighs the right to confidentiality.

News of the World • June 19, 11:59 PM • 3869 views
In Congo, a 6-month-old child was buried, becoming the third minor victim of the Ebola outbreak

In eastern DR Congo, a six-month-old girl who died from Ebola was buried. She is the third child from a single orphanage to fall victim to the disease outbreak.

Health • June 19, 11:45 PM • 5460 views
Canadian footballer Koné underwent surgery after a horrific fracture at the 2026 World CupPhoto

Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné successfully underwent surgery after a double leg fracture in the 2026 World Cup match against Qatar. The player thanked for the support and promised to return to the field.

Sports • June 19, 11:27 PM • 4262 views
A series of explosions occurred in Crimea during a new drone attack, with power outages in several districts

On the night of June 20, a drone attack was recorded in occupied Crimea. Explosions were heard in Bakhchysarai and Simferopol, while power was lost in the Dzhankoi and Saky districts.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 11:05 PM • 3908 views
In Crimea, after a drone attack, the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant caught fire – a series of explosions reported

On the night of June 20, drones attacked the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol, causing a fire. Locals report explosions and power outages.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 10:41 PM • 21023 views
James Burrows, director of "Friends," "The Big Bang Theory," and other famous sitcoms, has died

In the United States, legendary television director James Burrows has died at the age of 86. He directed over a thousand episodes of sitcoms and won 11 Emmy Awards.

Culture • June 19, 10:16 PM • 7347 views