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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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Ukraine has still not received confirmation of the transfer of the British DragonFire laserPhoto

Britain is accelerating the development of DragonFire and investing £490 million in laser weapons. There is no confirmation that the prototype has been transferred to Ukraine.

News of the World • August 23, 01:56 AM • 5615 views
Congo received more than 16,000 doses of vaccine amid the fastest Ebola outbreak in history

The Democratic Republic of the Congo received its first batch of vaccines amid an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus. In six provinces, 5,375 cases and 2,557 deaths were recorded.

Health • August 23, 01:37 AM • 5542 views
The CONCACAF president urged Infantino not to attend the youth tournament because of the crisis at FIFA

Victor Montagliani said that Infantino’s visit would divert attention from the tournament because of the crisis at FIFA. Despite this, the FIFA president arrived in the Dominican Republic.

Sports • August 23, 01:18 AM • 5183 views
Sandra Bullock showed rare photos of her children and talked about family lifePhoto

The actress showed 16-year-old Louis and 12-year-old Laila on vacation in Wyoming. She said that she does not sacrifice time with her children for work.

Culture • August 23, 01:04 AM • 108893 views
Ukraine may run up against a 65% ceiling for the localization of armored vehiclesPhoto

Inguar Defence manufactures 65% of Inguar-2 components in Ukraine. Further localization is constrained by technology, financing, costs, and the threat of attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 12:56 AM • 17314 views
Republican calls on Trump to resume joint U.S.–South Korean military exercises

Congressman Rich McCormick called on Trump to resume full-scale U. S.–South Korean exercises. After the reduction, North Korea launched missiles.

Politics • August 23, 12:37 AM • 5021 views
Ukraine's women's national team won the European Fire and Rescue Sport Championship for the first timePhoto

The Ukrainian women took first place at the European Championship, scoring 6 points in four events. The junior national team won bronze.

Sports • August 23, 12:16 AM • 5044 views
Germany has announced new aid to Ukraine worth €60 million

Germany has announced €60 million in aid to Ukraine: €50 million will be channeled through the UN and NGOs, and €10 million will go to a NATO fund. Berlin is also seeking additional air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 11:55 PM • 29893 views
Sweden launched a Taurus missile from a Gripen fighter jet for the first timeVideo

Sweden conducted the first confirmed launch of a Taurus from a JAS 39 Gripen at the Vidsel test range. Full operational readiness has not yet been achieved.

News of the World • August 22, 11:38 PM • 4730 views
The EU sent helicopters and firefighters to Serbia to combat wildfiresPhoto

The EU sent four helicopters, 124 firefighters and 39 pieces of equipment to Serbia. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.

News of the World • August 22, 11:16 PM • 4448 views
Hailey Bieber showed how she celebrated her son Justin Bieber’s second birthdayPhoto

Hailey Bieber showed homemade pancakes with candles in honor of her son Jack’s second birthday. The boy is also already walking independently.

Culture • August 22, 11:04 PM • 101191 views
Sybiga discussed nuclear risks at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the situation in Ukraine with the IAEA director general

Minister Andrii Sybiha and Rafael Grossi discussed Ukraine's nuclear safety and the risks posed by the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. They also discussed the UN and cooperation.

Politics • August 22, 10:58 PM • 4332 views
In Kharkiv, four people were injured as a result of a strike by a jet-powered "Shahed"

In Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district, two private houses caught fire after a strike by a jet-powered «Shahed». Preliminary reports indicate that four people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 10:53 PM • 4029 views
Seven people have died in a road accident in Britain, including two police officers

On the A66, a Volkswagen carrying five people collided with a police car. All seven people died, including two police officers.

News of the World • August 22, 10:37 PM • 4414 views
South Korea sent a container ship to Europe via the Arctic for the first time

The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.

Economy • August 22, 10:15 PM • 4599 views
Russia may increase production of jet-powered UAVs to 400 per month

Russia is betting on the “Geran-4” and “Banderol” for strikes on the rear. Production could be increased to 300–400 munitions per month.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 09:57 PM • 5859 views
Russia says several oil refineries have resumed operations after repairs amid attacksPhoto

Alexander Novak said that several oil refineries in Russia had resumed operations and that fuel supplies were expected to increase. Some of the plants had come under attack.

News of the World • August 22, 09:38 PM • 6766 views
A French tourist died in Death Valley after the temperature rose to 46 degrees

A 68-year-old Frenchman died after his car became stuck in Death Valley. The tourist walked across the salt flats in temperatures of 46°C.

News of the World • August 22, 09:16 PM • 11672 views
Khyzhniak won his first professional boxing title at Usyk's event in LvivVideo

Oleksandr Khyzhniak unanimously defeated Argentina's Palacio in Lviv. The Ukrainian won the WBA Gold International belt in his third professional fight.

Sports • August 22, 08:58 PM • 4378 views
Russia struck an industrial facility in the Poltava region twice, sparking a fire

A fire broke out in the Myrhorod district after two Russian strikes. Rescuers extinguished it; there were no fatalities or injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 08:45 PM • 5674 views
In Kyiv, a boat operator was punished for taking a trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law banVideo

A 52-year-old Kyiv resident took a yacht trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban. The police identified him and imposed a fine.

Crimes and emergencies • August 22, 08:32 PM • 15362 views
A large-scale fire broke out in an apartment building in Mallorca, and people were evacuated

An apartment building caught fire in Playa de s'Arenal. At least five people were injured, and three suffered smoke inhalation.

News of the World • August 22, 08:17 PM • 5407 views
The Tabaki checkpoint in Odesa region has resumed operations after an attack by Russian drones

The Tabaki checkpoint on the border with Moldova was damaged by Russian drones. After repairs, the passage of people and vehicles was restored.

Society • August 22, 05:00 AM • 9935 views
In the Samara region, an Ozon warehouse complex caught fire after a UAV attack — Astra OSINT analysisVideo

A fire broke out at an Ozon warehouse in the Samara region after a drone attack. Nearby are enterprises that manufacture explosives and ammunition.

News of the World • August 22, 04:58 AM • 10274 views
ATESH reported that Russian training grounds are preparing for a new wave of mobilization

At training grounds in the Rostov and Moscow regions, they are checking readiness to accommodate a large number of people. ATESH links this to a new mobilization.

News of the World • August 22, 04:49 AM • 8074 views
Trump urged voters to support the late Senator Graham's sister in the primary

Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.

Politics • August 22, 04:41 AM • 6226 views
In Russia’s Samara region, the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery caught fire following a UAV attackPhoto

A fire at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region occurred following a UAV attack. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

News of the World • August 22, 04:28 AM • 14557 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 1,200 Russian troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment in one dayPhoto

Russia lost 1,240 troops and 539 pieces of equipment in one day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1.475 million personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 04:16 AM • 5163 views
A weapons cache that may have been prepared for contract killings on behalf of Russia was found in Germany

Two pistols and ammunition that may have been intended for Russian agents were discovered near Berlin. German services are investigating a possible connection to a person detained in Romania.

News of the World • August 22, 04:09 AM • 19657 views
The President of Slovenia was suspected of links to Russian intelligence

Nataša Pirc Musar denied links to Russian intelligence. Parliament summoned SOVA because of her friend Viktoria Kryvolutska.

Politics • August 22, 03:49 AM • 10019 views