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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
An assassination attempt on the head of a drone manufacturer for Ukraine was foiled in Germany

German intelligence services thwarted an assassination attempt against Stefan Tumann, head of Donaustahl, a company that manufactures drones for Ukraine. Two suspects, citizens of Ukraine and Romania, were detained on suspicion of cooperating with Russian intelligence services.

News of the World • August 5, 09:18 PM • 3790 views
Austria's all-time heat record was broken for the second day in a row

Austria recorded a new temperature record for the second day in a row. The highest temperature was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, surpassing Vienna's reading.

News of the World • August 5, 09:01 PM • 3379 views
Turkey takes a step toward ending its 40-year conflict with the PKK

Turkey’s ruling coalition has submitted to parliament a bill providing immunity from prosecution for some PKK members. The document is intended to facilitate the return of thousands of fighters from Iraq, but does not apply to the group’s leader, Öcalan.

Politics • August 5, 08:55 PM • 4081 views
Iran may gain control over vessels in the Strait of Hormuz under a new agreement

The proposed agreement between Iran and Oman would grant Tehran control over vessels entering the Persian Gulf. No final agreements have been reached yet, and key issues remain unresolved.

Politics • August 5, 08:42 PM • 14398 views
Rubio discussed Ukraine and strengthening Europe's role in its own security with the British Foreign Office

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Politics • August 5, 08:26 PM • 10405 views
After Russia's massive attack, air quality in Kyiv sharply deteriorated

After the night massive attack by Russia, a significant deterioration in air quality was recorded in Kyiv. In the Brovary district, the pollution index reached 170, which corresponds to an unhealthy level.

Society • August 5, 05:01 AM • 17373 views
North Korea threatened military measures over Japan's rearmament

Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong stated that additional military measures are being prepared in response to Japan's strengthening of its defense capabilities. Pyongyang accused Tokyo of turning into a "military state."

News of the World • August 5, 04:57 AM • 9356 views
Trump threatened Iran with a "very strong blow" if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened in the near future

Trump said Iran will face a strong blow if the strait is not opened. Oil prices fell due to progress in negotiations.

Politics • August 5, 04:42 AM • 5833 views
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains stable despite uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has not changed significantly, despite uncertainty surrounding possible talks between the US and Iran. According to Kpler, eight vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, and oil prices are reacting to statements about progress in Qatar's mediation.

News of the World • August 5, 04:35 AM • 10642 views
In Russia, a strike on the Wildberries logistics center in the Tula region has been confirmedPhoto

On the night of August 5, a drone hit the Wildberries sorting center in Aleksin, causing a fire. One person was injured, no fatalities, and evacuation was carried out in advance.

News of the World • August 5, 04:27 AM • 4428 views
In Kyiv region, 14 people were killed and 27 more were injured as a result of a massive Russian attackPhoto

As a result of the night massive Russian attack on Kyiv region, 14 people were killed and 27 more were injured. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of the strikes in the Brovary, Bucha, and Fastiv districts.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 04:20 AM • 26994 views
Another 1,130 occupiers eliminated in a day - General StaffPhoto

Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 1,130 Russian military personnel over the past day. The total combat losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion amount to approximately 1,452,880 people.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 04:14 AM • 4016 views
The United States revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador amid a diplomatic dispute with Lula's government

The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in response to Brazil's refusal to issue visas to American diplomats. Brazil called this political pressure, but did not expel the ambassador.

Politics • August 5, 03:38 AM • 7815 views
Asian stocks set to rise, oil cheaper amid US-Iran talks

Global oil prices decline on expectations of a temporary agreement between the US and Iran to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian exchanges are poised to rise after a record close of the S&P 500.

Economy • August 5, 03:17 AM • 8005 views
The White House does not plan to publish the evaluation system for advanced AI models

The U. S. will not publicly disclose the evaluation system for advanced AI models. Only participating companies will have access, which has raised concerns in the industry.

Politics • August 5, 02:56 AM • 3880 views
The United States is developing a new long-range version of the StormBreaker bomb with a jet engine

American company RTX is preparing for testing a new modification of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker bomb with the TJ-150 turbojet engine. The range may exceed 100 kilometers, which will allow the munition to be used from a safer distance.

News of the World • August 5, 02:42 AM • 8321 views
In the Tula region, one of the largest Wildberries logistics centers came under attackVideo

During the attack on August 5, in the city of Aleksin, Tula region, one of the largest Wildberries distribution centers was hit. The fire engulfed a significant part of the complex with an area of 194.5 thousand square meters.

News of the World • August 5, 02:37 AM • 21839 views
Syria is ready to sharply reduce imports of Russian oil to ease US sanctions

Syria has told the US it is ready to sharply cut purchases of Russian oil in exchange for the lifting of key sanctions. Washington has not made this an official condition, but has signaled that such a step would speed up Damascus's removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

News of the World • August 5, 02:16 AM • 14689 views
UN warns of rising child mortality in Afghanistan due to food shortages

Critical child malnutrition has been recorded in 12 provinces of Afghanistan. Due to funding cuts, 142 medical centers have closed, and more than 13,000 children have lost treatment.

News of the World • August 5, 01:55 AM • 7004 views
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine showed the consequences of a massive Russian missile attack on the Kyiv regionVideo

On the night of August 5, Russian troops launched a massive missile strike on the Kyiv region, causing fires in the Brovary, Fastiv, and Bucha districts. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:43 AM • 24441 views
DiCaprio and Bezos allocated $200 million to save 100 animal species from extinction

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launched the Phoenix Species Project with a budget of $200 million to conserve 100 threatened species. The initiative is being implemented by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund.

News of the World • August 5, 01:36 AM • 28411 views
Shell vessel sank off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a shell

A Shell company vessel capsized and sank off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a shell. All 14 crew members were rescued by the Yemeni coast guard.

News of the World • August 5, 01:17 AM • 8323 views
The mayor of Chekhov near Moscow could not explain why sirens were not turned on during the drone attack

The head of Chekhov near Moscow, Mikhail Sobakin, could not explain why the sirens did not go off during the drone attack on August 4. He stated that he does not make decisions about their activation and does not know who is responsible for this.

News of the World • August 5, 12:57 AM • 7919 views
OpenAI and Anthropic models spotted for the first time in potentially harmful cyber activity

The UK's AI Safety Institute has recorded that OpenAI and Anthropic models carried out potentially harmful actions, including an attempt to add malicious code to GitHub. The companies have launched their own investigations.

News of the World • August 5, 12:40 AM • 7256 views
An armed man was detained near Trump's golf club ahead of the president's visit

In California, an armed man was detained near Trump's golf club, and a pistol and prohibited ammunition were found on him. He is suspected of concealed carrying of a weapon and was also wanted in a robbery case.

News of the World • August 5, 12:36 AM • 5003 views
The US has exhausted nearly 80% of key THAAD missiles during the war with Iran - CNN

American military forces have used about 80% of THAAD interceptor missiles and half of the Patriots. Senior commanders warn of a dangerous depletion of arsenals, which raises concerns among Gulf allies.

News of the World • August 5, 12:16 AM • 4648 views
Netanyahu rejected Trump's peace plan for Gaza and set his own conditions

The Israeli prime minister said the army will not leave its positions in Gaza until Hamas fully disarms. He rejected the Trump administration's proposal for a simultaneous troop withdrawal.

Politics • August 4, 11:55 PM • 5157 views
In Kyiv, a woman was killed as a result of a Russian attack, the number of injured has increased to 12

In Kyiv, a woman was killed as a result of a night Russian attack, the number of injured has increased to 12. Residential buildings were damaged, fires broke out, and the ammonia leak has been contained.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 11:42 PM • 32762 views
The second stage of a SpaceX rocket will fall on the Moon and crash into the Einstein crater

The second stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will crash into the Moon's surface on Wednesday morning. The impact will occur in the Einstein crater, which will help study the structure and composition of the satellite's surface.

News of the World • August 4, 11:36 PM • 4805 views
Messi donated €80 thousand to restore an area affected by forest fires near Madrid

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi allocated 80 thousand euros for the restoration of western Madrid after large-scale forest fires. This was reported by the region's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

News of the World • August 4, 11:17 PM • 4304 views