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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
Storm Dave hit western Sweden, leaving thousands without power

Hurricane-force winds of 34 m/s caused widespread power outages and bridge closures. In Norway, bad weather halted the search for a tanker sailor.

News of the World • April 5, 09:34 PM • 8888 views
Russian port Ust-Luga resumes oil transshipment after drone attacks

The Russian terminal on the Baltic Sea is once again loading crude oil tankers. The hub's operations were halted due to strikes on energy infrastructure.

News of the World • April 5, 09:13 PM • 15180 views
Israel reveals data on thousands of Iranian missiles and Hezbollah's arsenal

Iran possesses over 1,000 long-range missiles, and Hezbollah has up to 10,000 projectiles. Israel is preparing for prolonged hostilities lasting several months.

News of the World • April 5, 08:55 PM • 8388 views
Novorossiysk reports port attack, fires, and debris hitting an apartment buildingVideo

Drones attacked the port and Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk. UAV debris damaged an apartment building, and numerous fires were reported in the city.

News of the World • April 5, 08:36 PM • 14959 views
Pope Leo XIV on Easter called for laying down arms and seeking peace through dialoguePhoto

During the Easter Mass, the Pontiff called for peace through dialogue and led the Way of the Cross. In Jerusalem and Gaza, the holiday was observed under wartime restrictions.

Society • April 5, 08:09 PM • 7698 views
South Korea asked Gulf countries to guarantee energy supplies and ship safety

Seoul is asking Gulf countries to ensure stable oil and gas imports. Separately, the issue of protecting crews in the Strait of Hormuz was raised.

News of the World • April 5, 05:02 AM • 75538 views
Trump stated that the US launched "dozens of planes" to rescue a pilot in Iran

The US deployed dozens of aircraft to evacuate two pilots of a downed F-15 from Iranian territory. Trump called the operation unprecedented in the history of American forces.

News of the World • April 5, 04:53 AM • 12794 views
Planet Labs to indefinitely hide satellite images of the war in Iran

Planet Labs has restricted access to satellite photos of Iran at the request of the United States. Images will only be provided for critical and public needs.

News of the World • April 5, 04:40 AM • 24576 views
Partisans claim to have disrupted Russian logistics in the Sumy direction after railway sabotageVideo

Saboteurs destroyed a relay cabinet on a section supplying troops to the Sumy direction. This halted the delivery of ammunition for three large Russian units.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:28 AM • 6121 views
Missing American pilot rescued by commando special forces after F-15E shot down in Iran – Axios

US commandos successfully evacuated the second crew member of the downed fighter jet from Iranian territory. The operation is complete, and all involved forces have left the country.

News of the World • April 5, 04:16 AM • 17549 views
Drones attacked Kstovo oil refinery – dozens of explosions and a large-scale fire at one of Russia's largest plantsPhotoVideo

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, drones struck the Lukoil plant, which has a capacity of 17 million tons of oil. Eyewitnesses report 20 explosions and a strong glow.

News of the World • April 5, 04:11 AM • 24386 views
The US still cannot appoint a new ambassador to Russia after the departure of Lynne Tracy

The US Embassy in Moscow is headed by Chargé d'Affaires J. Douglas Dykhuis. Washington has not yet appointed Tracy's successor amid the arrival of the Russian ambassador to the US.

Politics • April 5, 03:53 AM • 9656 views
Russia lost 1,180 servicemen and over 2,400 drones in a day - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff reported the destruction of 61 artillery systems and 2,427 enemy drones over the past day. The total personnel losses of the enemy exceeded 1.3 million.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:37 AM • 30996 views
In Louisiana, a car crashed into a crowd at a Laotian New Year celebration, injuring at least 15 people

15 people were injured after a car drove into a festival in New Iberia. Police have apprehended a suspect and believe the incident was not intentional.

News of the World • April 5, 03:16 AM • 6238 views
Petroleum oil company headquarters in Kuwait caught fire after an Iranian drone strike

The drone attack damaged the building of the oil company and the ministry. Authorities are assessing the damage after a series of strikes on the country's energy facilities.

News of the World • April 5, 02:57 AM • 6631 views
Tanker with Russian fuel, which was supposed to go to Cuba, began unloading in Venezuela

The Sea Horse tanker with Russian fuel began unloading in Venezuela instead of Cuba. This deepens the energy crisis on the island due to the US blockade.

News of the World • April 5, 02:37 AM • 6458 views
Companies begin developing space interceptors for Trump's "Golden Dome"

Impulse Space and Anduril will create prototypes to destroy missiles from orbit. The project is part of a missile defense system worth approximately $185 billion.

News of the World • April 5, 02:14 AM • 27626 views
The toilet on the Artemis II mission broke down again when the astronauts were closer to the Moon than to EarthPhoto

Due to a blockage in the liquid waste system caused by ice, the crew is using bags. The flight is proceeding as planned, and the astronauts are expected to set a distance record.

News of the World • April 5, 01:55 AM • 10779 views
Iran struck a drone factory in Israel – details of the strike and its consequences emerged

A ballistic missile hit near a facility in Petah Tikva, disabling part of its capacity. AeroSentinel is already working on restoring operations.

News of the World • April 5, 01:34 AM • 10200 views
Nissan recalls 2026 Leaf electric vehicles due to fire risk while parkedPhoto

Due to a defective 78 kWh battery, Nissan is recalling 51 Leaf electric vehicles. Owners are advised not to charge the cars and to park them away from buildings.

Auto • April 5, 01:15 AM • 4322 views
Why Ukraine currently cannot actually receive THAAD missile defense systems, which Zelenskyy spoke aboutPhoto

The transfer of THAAD systems is impossible due to a shortage of batteries, the complexity of AN/TPY-2 radars, and the priority of protecting the Middle East. The US restricts the export of these systems.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:57 AM • 5690 views
France sharply increases bomb and drone stockpiles after lessons from the war in UkrainePhoto

France will update its military planning by 2030 with a focus on AASM air-to-ground bombs and drones. An additional 8.5 billion euros will be allocated for ammunition and missiles.

News of the World • April 5, 12:36 AM • 9194 views
India resumes Iranian oil imports for the first time since 2019 without payment restrictions

Indian refineries have resumed purchasing raw materials from Iran due to shortages amid the conflict in the Middle East. The country also received 44 thousand tons of Iranian gas.

Economy • April 5, 12:12 AM • 7439 views
Pope Leo on Easter called on the world not to get used to war and to work for peacePhoto

The Pontiff urged the faithful not to give in to fear and criticized the war against Iran. During the mass, he baptized ten adults and addressed Donald Trump.

Society • April 4, 11:52 PM • 12873 views
US expects sharp inflation surge for the first time since the war with IranPhoto

The Consumer Price Index in March could rise by 1% due to rising gasoline prices. The Fed is likely to postpone interest rate cuts amid persistent inflationary pressure.

Economy • April 4, 11:36 PM • 11171 views
SpaceX has filed for an IPO and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with a valuation of over $1. 75 trillion. This stock offering could be the largest in market history.

Economy • April 4, 11:16 PM • 8115 views
In Italy, one of the most wanted members of the Camorra mafia, Roberto Mazzarella, was arrested; Meloni congratulated law enforcement officers

Police apprehended Roberto Mazzarella on the Amalfi Coast using fake documents. He was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in 2000.

News of the World • April 4, 10:58 PM • 6405 views
In Odesa, after an enemy attack, cars and a building balcony caught fire, there are casualties - Odesa Regional Military Administration

As a result of an enemy strike in Odesa, cars and a balcony of a residential building caught fire. The head of the Regional Military Administration reported two injured people at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 10:50 PM • 5266 views
Two more suspects detained in Czech Republic for arson at defense plant

Police have detained new suspects in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The case concerns a fire at the LPP Holding plant, which manufactures drones and optics for Ukraine.

News of the World • April 4, 10:40 PM • 6380 views
Iran allowed Iraq to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has allowed Iraqi vessels free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports. This decision could bring 3 million barrels per day back to the global market.

News of the World • April 4, 10:19 PM • 6619 views