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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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General Staff confirmed the shutdown of the Moscow refinery after strikes

The Moscow refinery halted oil processing after drone strikes. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed significant damage to units and tanks.

News of the World • June 20, 01:27 PM • 3471 views
General Staff names the hottest front-line directions: 66 battles have occurred since the beginning of the day

Since the beginning of June 20, 66 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The most tense situation is on the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers carried out 16 attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 01:20 PM • 3028 views
In the Kherson region, a Russian drone killed a man and wounded two other civilians

In the village of Chaichyne, a 41-year-old man was killed as a result of a Russian UAV attack, and two others were injured. An investigation into the war crime has been launched.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 01:14 PM • 2953 views
Israel and "Hezbollah" resumed hostilities a few hours after the start of the ceasefire

Israel and "Hezbollah" accused each other of violating the ceasefire. At least 10 people, including civilians, were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

News of the World • June 20, 12:59 PM • 12493 views
Ukrainian jumper Doroshchuk won bronze at the first start of the Diamond League season

Oleh Doroshchuk became the bronze medalist of the Diamond League stage in Doha. He cleared heights up to 2.24 m on his first attempt but could not take 2.27 m.

Sports • June 20, 12:44 PM • 3350 views
In the Mykolaiv region, two men were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack

In the village of Parutyne, two men aged 40 and 45 were injured in an attack by a Russian "Molniya" type drone. One victim was hospitalized, a bakery and three cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 12:38 PM • 2721 views
In the Boryspil district of Kyiv region, a fire broke out at warehouses due to a drone attack; there is a casualty

In the Boryspil district of Kyiv region, a fire broke out at warehouses due to an attack by Russian drones. A 40-year-old man was hospitalized with poisoning.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 12:29 PM • 2941 views
Nearly 3,000 IDP families from the occupied territories have purchased housing under the eRestoration program

Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko reported that 3,000 IDP families from the temporarily occupied territories have purchased housing under the eRestoration program. The most vouchers were used in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 20, 12:16 PM • 2927 views
Latvia has received a €3.5 billion defense loan from the EU for the development of drone technologies

Latvia has signed an agreement to receive a €3. 5 billion defense loan from the EU under the SAFE program. The funds will be directed toward the development of unmanned systems and strengthening NATO's eastern flank.

Politics • June 20, 12:08 PM • 4365 views
Australia has recorded its first deadly H5 bird flu on the mainland

Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu on the mainland. The virus was found in a dead migratory seabird on the south coast of Western Australia.

Health • June 20, 05:00 AM • 4855 views
Great Britain is developing cheap long-range weapons for Ukraine without American components

Great Britain is creating a new inexpensive long-range weapon for Ukraine that will not depend on American components. The development has a range of over 500 km and will cost about 400 thousand pounds.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:55 AM • 19047 views
In Crimea, after a drone attack, fires were recorded at the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant and energy facilities

In temporarily occupied Crimea, after a night attack by drones, fires were recorded at the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant and a gas distribution station. There is no official information from the occupation authorities about the extent of the damage.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:46 AM • 4906 views
Partisans reported sabotage at a substation in Taganrog and disruption of Russian drone productionPhotoVideo

The partisan movement "ATESH" reported damage to an electrical substation in Taganrog that powered the defense enterprise "Atlant-Aero". This led to the disruption of production of "Molniya" strike-reconnaissance drones and other drones for Russian troops.

News of the World • June 20, 04:38 AM • 17246 views
In Kharkiv, the body of a deceased person was recovered from under the rubble of a building after a KAB strike

In Kharkiv, the body of a deceased person was found under the rubble of a building destroyed by KABs. The number of wounded has increased to nine, five have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:29 AM • 4582 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 occupiers and destroyed 88 artillery systems in a day – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 Russian military personnel. Also, 88 artillery systems and 2246 drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 04:16 AM • 23301 views
NATO announced a competition to find ways to block Russian airfields with a prize fund of €250,000

NATO announced the Persistent Airfield Denial competition to find technologies for the long-term disabling of enemy airfield infrastructure. The prize fund of the competition is 250 thousand euros.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 03:58 AM • 5764 views
Israel's Ambassador to the UN quarreled with a representative of the organization over a report on violations of children's rights

Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon criticized the special representatives for including Israel on the "blacklist". The dispute escalated into an open conflict, where the diplomat ordered the UN representative to be silent.

Politics • June 20, 03:37 AM • 5325 views
Trump presented the new presidential aircraft Air Force One and called it a "flying White House"Photo

US President Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential aircraft Air Force One, built on the basis of a former Qatari airliner. The plane received a dark blue design and will be used for foreign trips, in particular for the NATO summit.

Politics • June 20, 02:56 AM • 5047 views
Volvo recalls 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to risk of battery overheating

Volvo recalls about 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to possible battery overheating after full charging. Owners are advised not to charge the car until inspection at service centers.

Auto • June 20, 02:39 AM • 4575 views
Trump praised Netanyahu after the renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

U. S. President Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Trump called Netanyahu a "warrior prime minister" and urged giving him credit.

Politics • June 20, 02:17 AM • 4655 views
In Kharkiv, after a KAB strike, up to four people may be trapped under the rubble, including a child

In Kharkiv, a Russian KAB hit a two-story building, up to four people may be trapped under the rubble, including a child. Five people are reported injured, one person has been freed from the debris.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 02:03 AM • 4585 views
A boat with migrants sank off the coast of Libya, over 50 people dead or missing

A migrant boat capsized off the eastern coast of Libya on June 12. Only ten survived, 11 deaths confirmed, 40 missing.

News of the World • June 20, 01:58 AM • 4095 views
Oil prices head for biggest weekly drop in months after Middle East ceasefire

Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose on Friday but are ending the week with a decline of about 8% after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring permission for vessel passage.

Economy • June 20, 01:38 AM • 4933 views
Merz rejects US claims regarding drug prices in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that decisions on drug reimbursement are an internal matter of the country. The US has launched an investigation into pharmaceutical prices in Germany.

Politics • June 20, 01:16 AM • 4403 views
In Norway, the government has restricted the use of AI in primary schools

The Norwegian government has banned AI access for students in grades 1-7 for educational assignments. Older students will be able to use the technology under teacher supervision.

News of the World • June 20, 12:58 AM • 3694 views
Greece wants to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency in 2027

Greece plans to facilitate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027. Athens considers Montenegro the most realistic candidate for membership among the Western Balkan countries.

Politics • June 20, 12:41 AM • 4181 views
Witkoff traveled to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, Vance's participation remains in question

Steve Witkoff arrived in Switzerland for possible negotiations on a nuclear deal. Vice President Vance's participation remains in question, and the talks depend on a stable ceasefire in Lebanon.

Politics • June 20, 12:27 AM • 4688 views
Tusk stated that the conflict between Nawrocki and Zelenskyy pleases Putin and shocks allies

Poland's Prime Minister stated that the conflict between the presidents benefits Russia. He called on the leaders to calm emotions, not fuel tensions.

Politics • June 20, 12:17 AM • 16787 views
Court denies Biden's attempt to block release of records in special counsel case

A U. S. federal court rejected Joe Biden's attempt to prohibit the publication of records obtained during the special counsel investigation. The judge ruled that the public interest in the materials outweighs the right to confidentiality.

News of the World • June 19, 11:59 PM • 3788 views
In Congo, a 6-month-old child was buried, becoming the third minor victim of the Ebola outbreak

In eastern DR Congo, a six-month-old girl who died from Ebola was buried. She is the third child from a single orphanage to fall victim to the disease outbreak.

Health • June 19, 11:45 PM • 5110 views