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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.
Author's articles
Air defense shot down and suppressed 369 air targets during a massive Russian attackPhoto

Defense forces shot down 20 missiles and 349 drones during a combined strike. Hits were recorded in six locations and debris fell in 12 places.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:14 PM • 3127 views
China announces new 'goodwill' steps towards Taiwan after Xi Jinping's meeting with opposition

Beijing will facilitate the export of goods from Taiwan and the resumption of travel. Official Taipei insists on negotiations only with government authorization and without concessions.

Politics • April 12, 05:00 AM • 9616 views
Partisans claimed to have destroyed a locomotive at a railway junction in Rostov OblastVideo

The ATESH movement disabled a locomotive at the Likhovskaya station in Rostov Oblast. This blocked the supply of equipment and ammunition to the Zaporizhzhia direction.

News of the World • April 12, 04:47 AM • 6973 views
Russians attacked medics' car at night in Sumy region despite truce, there are wounded

In the Hlukhiv community, an enemy drone hit a medical transport. Three employees were injured, their lives are currently not in danger.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:36 AM • 4404 views
Voting has begun in Hungary's parliamentary elections

Polling stations have opened in Hungary for the parliamentary elections. The main struggle has unfolded between the Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza party.

Politics • April 12, 04:31 AM • 21681 views
23-story hotel on artificial Brickell Key island to be demolished in Miami

On Sunday, a large-scale controlled demolition of the Mandarin Oriental hotel will take place in Miami. Two new towers will be built on the site of the demolished building by 2030.

News of the World • April 12, 04:26 AM • 5559 views
US and Iran fail to reach agreement in Islamabad talks, Vance leaves Pakistan

J. D. Vance left Pakistan after 21 hours of negotiations without an agreement. The parties failed to agree on nuclear guarantees and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • April 12, 04:14 AM • 14421 views
AFU eliminated another 1070 occupiers in a day – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1070 servicemen, 8 tanks, and 73 artillery systems. The total enemy losses reached over 1.3 million personnel and 11,859 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 03:57 AM • 15434 views
Tehran urged Washington to avoid "excessive demands" in negotiations

Iran's Foreign Ministry demands that the US abandon illegal requests for progress in the dialogue. The parties discussed the nuclear program, sanctions, and war reparations.

Politics • April 12, 03:40 AM • 13886 views
How the Artemis II astronauts were greeted after their return from space and what they saidPhoto

The Artemis II astronauts returned to Houston after a record-breaking mission around the Moon. The crew spoke about the challenges of the flight and technical problems in space.

News of the World • April 12, 03:19 AM • 7531 views
Over 500 people arrested in London during protest against ban on Palestine Action

523 activists, aged 18 to 87, were arrested in Trafalgar Square. Supporting this organization is a criminal offense under the law.

News of the World • April 12, 03:00 AM • 5561 views
Russians boast about a drone version of North Korean MLRS Type-75 on a robotic chassisVideo

Russian military installed Type-75 launchers on robotic platforms. The system has a range of 8.5 km and is remotely controlled for attacks in the gray zone.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 02:39 AM • 4172 views
Pope Leo XIV criticized Trump and the "deceptive omnipotence" fueling war

The Pontiff criticized the policies of the US, Israel, and Iran during a prayer in the Vatican. He called for an end to the use of weapons and drones for the sake of peace.

Society • April 12, 02:16 AM • 7607 views
Germany handed over MEDIGUARD armored vehicles with drone protection to the National GuardPhoto

Ukraine received five medical armored vehicles with mesh screens and STANAG Level 1 protection. The vehicles are adapted to FPV drone threats and have inverters.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 01:57 AM • 4227 views
Mali is massively rearming with Chinese armored vehicles, MLRS, and air defense despite the presence of Russian forcesVideo

The Malian army has received VN22 armored vehicles, SR-5 MLRS systems, and Yitian air defense systems from China. The rearmament continues despite the presence of Russian forces in the country.

News of the World • April 12, 01:35 AM • 7009 views
AI investments grow despite geopolitical tensions – Bloomberg

Wall Street is raising tens of billions for AI development despite conflicts. The amount of debt to finance the industry could reach $400 billion by 2026.

Economy • April 12, 01:15 AM • 3570 views
OpenAI reported a security issue with a third-party library and urged macOS app updates

Due to the compromise of the Axios library, OpenAI is updating its code signing certificates. macOS users need to update their software by May 8 for it to continue working.

News of the World • April 12, 12:58 AM • 4585 views
Trump threatens China with "big problems" if it supplies weapons to Iran

Donald Trump warned Beijing of consequences over the possible transfer of air defense systems to Tehran. US intelligence is recording China's preparations for arms supplies.

News of the World • April 12, 12:32 AM • 5574 views
US-Iran talks temporarily suspended after 14 hours of discussions, disagreements persist

The parties failed to overcome key differences after their first direct meeting in decades. Dialogue on shipping will continue at the technical expert level.

Politics • April 12, 12:15 AM • 13155 views
First supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the truce between the US and Iran

Three VLCC class oil tankers passed through the strait thanks to peace talks. The vessels Serifos, Cospirl Lake, and He Rong Hai are heading to Asia.

News of the World • April 11, 11:58 PM • 4194 views
Appeals court allows temporary continuation of ballroom construction at the White House

The Trump administration received permission to continue work until April 17 due to security concerns. The court is to determine the connection between the ballroom and underground vaults.

News of the World • April 11, 11:39 PM • 4037 views
CIA used the secret Ghost Murmur technology for the first time to rescue a downed pilot in Iran

The US used quantum magnetometry to detect the pilot's heartbeat in Iran. The Ghost Murmur system was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works division.

News of the World • April 11, 11:15 PM • 4471 views
Starmer prepares to increase UK defense spending amid political pressure and security threats

Keir Starmer plans to increase investment in defense amid threats and opposition criticism. A new plan will be presented in May to strengthen the country's security.

Politics • April 11, 10:58 PM • 5271 views
In the New York subway, a man injured people with a machete, shouting that he was "Lucifer"; the police had to shoot himPhoto

In the Manhattan subway, a man injured three people with a machete and was shot by police. The injured were hospitalized, and the attacker died of his wounds in the hospital.

News of the World • April 11, 10:40 PM • 3821 views
Trilateral talks in Islamabad still ongoing – White House

Night talks are underway in Islamabad with the participation of J. D. Vance. Donald Trump stated that reaching an agreement with Iran is not important to him.

Politics • April 11, 10:30 PM • 4572 views
Zelenskyy to meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome on April 15

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Rome for talks with the Italian Prime Minister. The meeting will take place on April 15 at 3:30 PM at Palazzo Chigi.

Politics • April 11, 10:19 PM • 4177 views
Qatar resumes full shipping in the Persian Gulf from April 12

Qatar is resuming daytime shipping for all types of vessels and round-the-clock shipping for fishermen. The decision was made amid US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan.

News of the World • April 11, 09:58 PM • 3861 views
Trump stated that the US has already won, regardless of the outcome of negotiations with Iran

Donald Trump announced the complete defeat of Iran's armed forces by American troops. Negotiations in Islamabad are ongoing, but their outcome is not important.

Politics • April 11, 09:37 PM • 4497 views
In Kharkiv region, Russian military shot four Ukrainian prisoners of war – DeepStateVideo

Near the village of Veterynarne, the occupiers shot four captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers. DeepState analysts have video evidence of the violation of the rules of war.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 09:16 PM • 3747 views
In Sumy region, a 17-year-old boy was injured by a mine and is in critical condition

The teenager sustained critical injuries due to an enemy mine explosion in Shostka district. Doctors performed surgery and are preparing the victim for transfer to Okhmatdyt.

Society • April 11, 09:08 PM • 5998 views