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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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American pilot escaped captivity in Iran, hiding in the mountains for over a day - details of the special operation

The pilot climbed to an altitude of 2000 meters and hid in a gorge until rescuers arrived. The CIA found the pilot using special equipment and transported him to Kuwait.

News of the World • April 6, 12:15 AM • 8956 views
Ukrainian border guards continue to shell Russia with 1940s-era KS-19 anti-aircraft gunsPhotoVideo

The Pomsta unit uses 100mm KS-19 guns to strike ground targets. The firing range reaches 20 km, and shells can be supplied from Bulgaria.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:55 PM • 5721 views
India's Rafale jet contract is delayed due to code access, which is also important for UkrainePhoto

India demands full access to Rafale software for weapon integration. France refuses due to risks of technology leakage to Russia.

News of the World • April 5, 11:37 PM • 7749 views
France condemns execution of its citizen in China after 15 years on death row

In Guangzhou, the death sentence was carried out against 62-year-old Chang Thao Phum. France condemned the decision due to violations of defense rights and disregard for pleas for clemency.

News of the World • April 5, 11:16 PM • 7459 views
In Nigeria, the army rescued 31 hostages after an attack on a church

The military freed civilians abducted during an Easter service. At least five people died as a result of attacks by armed groups.

News of the World • April 5, 10:54 PM • 6381 views
32 migrants rescued off the coast of Italy, at least 71 more people died at sea

Two merchant ships rescued 32 people from an overturned boat near Lampedusa. According to witnesses, more than seventy people drowned during the storm.

News of the World • April 5, 10:35 PM • 5937 views
The biggest technical problem of the Artemis II mission was the space toilet, how the problem was solvedPhoto

Due to pump malfunctions and ventilation icing, the Orion crew temporarily lost access to the lavatory. NASA melted the ice with solar heat to repair the system.

News of the World • April 5, 10:13 PM • 16105 views
At least 11 people, including a child, were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Easter SundayPhoto

Attacks on Beirut and southern Lebanon killed 11 people, including a 4-year-old child. More than a million residents of the country have become internally displaced.

News of the World • April 5, 09:52 PM • 8305 views
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 • 8953 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 • 15200 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 • 8405 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 • 14985 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 • 7779 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 • 75556 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 • 12830 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 • 24585 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 • 6151 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 • 17563 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 • 24427 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 • 9754 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 • 31027 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 • 6265 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 • 6667 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 • 6495 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 • 27656 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 • 10800 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 • 10225 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 • 4390 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 • 5767 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 • 9252 views