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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
US used new bunker-buster bomb for the first time to strike IranPhoto

American forces destroyed Iranian missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz with 2. 3-ton munitions. The new weapon hit deeply fortified underground targets.

News of the World • March 19, 12:19 AM • 19692 views
Experts have discovered new spyware for iPhones that can affect millions of devices

Cybercriminals are stealing data and crypto wallets through Apple vulnerabilities. Experts urge immediate system updates to protect against attacks.

News of the World • March 19, 12:00 AM • 17122 views
Five EU countries are urgently seeking a solution for a tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea

Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta are urging the EC to intervene due to the risk of an oil spill. A damaged vessel from Russia's shadow fleet has lost control.

News of the World • March 18, 11:40 PM • 35397 views
Residential buildings damaged, casualties reported in Odesa attack

In Odesa, multi-story buildings and the private sector were damaged due to enemy shelling. Three people were injured, two of whom had to be hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 11:24 PM • 6105 views
Greece evacuated citizens along with their pets from the war zone in the Middle EastPhoto

A special flight from Abu Dhabi brought 101 people and 45 cats and dogs to Athens. Citizens refused to leave without their pets due to flight cancellations.

News of the World • March 18, 11:22 PM • 19236 views
US Nears Deployment of First Hypersonic Missile

The U. S. Army is in the final stages of implementing a hypersonic system. The new weapon is capable of maneuvering at speeds exceeding Mach five.

News of the World • March 18, 11:11 PM • 11289 views
Costa Rica closed its embassy in Cuba – the reason is the economic crisis

The Costa Rican authorities are liquidating the diplomatic mission due to a shortage of goods and restrictions on freedom of speech in Cuba. The decision indicates a serious cooling of relations between the countries.

News of the World • March 18, 10:47 PM • 8953 views
US eases sanctions on Venezuela in bid to boost oil production

The US Treasury Department has authorized transactions with Venezuela's PDVSA to stabilize global prices. The decision aims to increase fuel supply.

Economy • March 18, 10:30 PM • 6341 views
Oil prices surge as Iran threatens strikes on Persian Gulf energy facilities

Brent crude reached $107 after Iran threatened to attack facilities in the Persian Gulf. A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens 20 percent of global supplies.

Economy • March 18, 10:12 PM • 6816 views
Israel attacked Iranian targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time – CNN

The Israel Defense Forces for the first time struck targets in northern Iran in the Caspian Sea. The operation indicates a significant expansion of the geography of attacks.

News of the World • March 18, 09:54 PM • 6211 views
Qatar expels Iranian diplomats – reaction to attack on energy hub

Qatari authorities declared Iranian attachés personae non gratae, demanding they leave the country within 24 hours. This is in response to the attack on the Ras Laffan industrial hub.

News of the World • March 18, 09:41 PM • 6297 views
Drone attacked SBU office in Lviv – destruction recorded

An enemy drone hit the Main Directorate of the SBU in Lviv Oblast. There are no casualties, emergency services are working on site, and debris is being collected.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:11 PM • 6269 views
War in the Middle East forces Africa to seek new fuel – supplies under threat

The war in Iran has blocked the supply of 600,000 barrels of oil daily. African countries are depleting reserves and trying to find alternative fuel sources.

News of the World • March 18, 06:02 AM • 5095 views
Iran retaliates for Larijani, attacking Tel Aviv with cluster missiles – people killed

Iran used Khorramshahr-4 and Kedar missiles, resulting in two deaths. Tehran rejected a ceasefire and continues to escalate the conflict.

News of the World • March 18, 05:44 AM • 7050 views
General Staff reports elimination of 1,710 Russian servicemen within a dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,710 occupiers and 1,189 drones. The total enemy losses reached 1,282,570 personnel, with 3 tanks and 29 artillery systems also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 05:35 AM • 4587 views
Drones attacked Krasnodar at night – one person killed and fires reported

Drones damaged a high-rise building, a medical center, and power grids in Krasnodar. One man was killed, and authorities recommend children not go to school today.

News of the World • March 18, 05:18 AM • 5387 views
Philippines seeks guarantees for fertilizer supply – negotiating with China and Russia

Philippine authorities are negotiating with major fertilizer exporters due to a 40% price increase. A potential shortage threatens rice harvests and banana exports.

Economy • March 18, 04:59 AM • 6669 views
ATESH disabled a locomotive near Simferopol – disrupting supplies to Russian troopsVideo

ATESH agents disabled a locomotive at a junction near Simferopol. The sabotage blocked the supply of ammunition and resources to the Zaporizhzhia direction.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 04:41 AM • 5411 views
US strikes Iranian missile facilities – deep penetration munitions used

American forces destroyed fortified Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike used powerful 5,000-pound aerial munitions.

News of the World • March 18, 04:22 AM • 6525 views
Oil prices rise – death of Iranian official Larijani escalates marketPhoto

Global oil prices surged amid escalation in the Middle East and the threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude exceeded $103.

Economy • March 18, 04:00 AM • 16157 views
Gold holds near $5,000 – markets await signals from the FedPhoto

The price of gold stabilized at $5,001 in anticipation of the Fed's decision. Geopolitical tensions and oil prices support demand for the metal.

Economy • March 18, 03:13 AM • 11467 views
US aircraft carrier Gerald R Ford to enter port after fire on boardPhoto

Due to a fire in the laundry room, 200 sailors were injured, and the ship is heading to Crete for inspection. Despite damage to sleeping quarters, the aircraft carrier remains combat-ready.

News of the World • March 18, 02:53 AM • 6855 views
BMW turned an April Fool's joke into reality – the M3 Touring will hit the Nürburgring trackPhoto

The M3 Touring concept will become a GT3 class racing car with up to 590 hp. The model received extended fenders and aerodynamics to compete with Porsche and AMG.

Auto • March 18, 02:33 AM • 5498 views
Belgium plans to strengthen its artillery – HIMARS' successes in Ukraine became the benchmark

Belgium will form a unit with MLRS, drones, and self-propelled artillery based on the experience of the war in Ukraine. The country has already ordered 28 CAESAR systems and is choosing new systems.

News of the World • March 18, 02:12 AM • 9095 views
Ecuadorian President denies strikes on Colombia amid sharp escalation between countries

Daniel Noboa rejected Gustavo Petro's statements about airstrikes on the border. The conflict escalated due to trade tariffs and the fight against narcoterrorism.

News of the World • March 18, 01:52 AM • 6749 views
Trump pressures media over war coverage and threatens sanctions for "incorrect" news

The Trump administration demands patriotic coverage of the Middle East war. Broadcasters are threatened with license revocation for spreading false information.

Politics • March 18, 01:30 AM • 19205 views
Vatican court overturns Cardinal Becciu's conviction and orders a new trial in high-profile case

The Vatican Court of Appeal overturned Cardinal Becciu's conviction due to procedural violations. A new trial in the financial fraud case will begin on June 22.

News of the World • March 18, 01:11 AM • 6637 views
US prepares to ease sanctions on Venezuela due to oil crisis

Washington will allow foreign companies to operate in Venezuela due to oil shortages and the war. Experts predict only a gradual increase in production.

Economy • March 18, 12:50 AM • 9469 views
UN investigation indicates peacekeepers' base in Lebanon may have come under Israeli tank fire

The investigation points to targeted fire from an Israeli tank at the Al-Qawzah base. As a result of the attack, three peacekeepers from Ghana were injured.

News of the World • March 18, 12:29 AM • 6868 views
Germany plans to create a strategic gas reserve before winter

The German government plans to create a gas reserve before winter, as storage facilities are only 22% full. The mechanism will protect the system from external shocks and crises.

Economy • March 18, 12:09 AM • 9642 views