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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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Romania will not produce PAC-3 missiles for Patriot for Ukraine, but will support the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense

Romania's Defense Minister stated that the country has not held negotiations on localizing the production of PAC-3 missiles. Romania supports strengthening Ukrainian air defense within the framework of the "Coalition of the Willing".

News of the World • July 19, 09:57 PM • 22672 views
About two-thirds of the pre-war volume of shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz – U.S. Secretary of Energy

U. S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated that 14 million barrels of oil are transported daily through the Strait of Hormuz, which is two-thirds of the pre-war volume. He refuted reports of a halt in shipping.

Politics • July 19, 09:37 PM • 4338 views
Argentina set an anti-record in World Cup finals, failing to register a single shot on Spain's goal in 90 minutesPhoto

The Argentina national team set an anti-record by failing to make a single shot on Spain's goal during regular time of the World Cup final. Regular time ended with a score of 0:0, and the teams moved into extra time.

Sports • July 19, 09:21 PM • 21969 views
Flash flood in Romanian Bușteni swept away cars, a woman suffered severe injuries

Heavy rain caused a flash flood in the resort town of Bușteni, where water currents swept away cars and people. One woman suffered severe injuries, and the authorities convened the Ministerial Committee for Emergency Situations.

News of the World • July 19, 09:16 PM • 4979 views
Trump called for including Iran in the bill on sanctions against RussiaPhoto

U. S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to include Iran in the bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. He noted that this was sought by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Politics • July 19, 08:57 PM • 4266 views
American soldier killed while disposing of munition from Iranian drone in Iraq

A US serviceman died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone. The incident occurred on Saturday; other details are not disclosed.

News of the World • July 19, 08:44 PM • 3431 views
The number of injured after the KAB strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 42, two people died

As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 42 people were injured, two died. Rescuers are clearing the rubble of a destroyed multi-story building.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:27 PM • 10034 views
After a night drone attack in Stavropol, three oil depots are burning simultaneously - OSINT analysisPhotoVideo

OSINT analysts from ASTRA have discovered that after a night drone attack in the Stavropol region of the Russian Federation, three oil depots may have caught fire. The authorities reported three ignition points, and a state of emergency has been declared.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 04:56 AM • 18682 views
In Indonesia, five survivors found after passenger boat accident, 20 more people still being searched for

Five people, including a seven-year-old girl, were found alive after a boat sank near the Selayar Islands. Another 20 passengers are still considered missing.

News of the World • July 19, 04:44 AM • 7061 views
The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has exceeded 5,100, with over 16,000 injured

The number of fatalities from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,119 people, with 16,740 injured. Authorities are transitioning from rescue operations to providing housing for the affected.

News of the World • July 19, 04:35 AM • 12217 views
The "Lukyanivska" metro station was closed after the night attack by the russian federation due to damage to the vestibuleVideo

The "Lukyanivska" metro station in Kyiv was closed due to damage to the ground-level vestibule caused by the blast wave during the night attack by the russian federation. Trains on the "green" line pass through without stopping, and the aftermath is being liquidated.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 04:26 AM • 18165 views
In the Stavropol region of the Russian Federation, a state of emergency was introduced after a drone attack

In the Stavropol region of the Russian Federation, a state of emergency was introduced after a drone attack. Two fires broke out in the industrial zone; there are no dead or injured.

News of the World • July 19, 04:16 AM • 14871 views
In Kyiv, one person died and eight others were injured due to a night attack by the Russian Federation: the State Emergency Service reported on the consequences in the districtsPhoto

In Kyiv, one person died and eight others were injured due to a night attack by the Russian Federation. Fires were recorded in five districts, with the most difficult situation in the Solomianskyi district.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 04:11 AM • 19201 views
Over the past day, Russia lost more than 1,500 troops and nearly a hundred artillery systems – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,520 Russian troops and 92 artillery systems. The occupiers suffered the greatest losses in artillery and drones.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 04:06 AM • 5015 views
Russians are massively switching to cash due to the war, internet outages, and tax increases

Since the beginning of the year, 1. 56 trillion rubles in cash have been put into circulation. The reasons were mobile internet outages and tax increases.

Economy • July 19, 03:39 AM • 5746 views
Trump called on FIFA to hold the World Cup again in the USA, but without Canada and Mexico

US President Donald Trump called on FIFA to choose the USA as the host of the future World Cup without Canada and Mexico. He also spoke about a proposal for a joint tournament between the USA and China.

Sports • July 19, 03:16 AM • 6389 views
UNESCO may add Chersonesus in Crimea to the list of World Heritage in Danger

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is considering adding Chersonesus Taurica in occupied Crimea to the list of sites in danger. The landmark is threatened by illegal excavations and construction.

News of the World • July 19, 02:58 AM • 4874 views
Taylor Farms recalled salad in 27 US states due to risk of Cyclospora contamination

Taylor Farms expanded the recall of salad from Mexico due to possible Cyclospora contamination. In 2026, 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis were confirmed in the US.

Health • July 19, 02:38 AM • 5236 views
President of Lebanon arrives in the US for talks with Trump

Joseph Aoun arrived in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. On the agenda are security and the situation in the region amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Politics • July 19, 02:18 AM • 5651 views
New York Mayor stated that he plans to arrest Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani analyzes legal mechanisms for executing the ICC arrest warrant for the Prime Minister of Israel. He considers Netanyahu a war criminal but acknowledges the limitations of his authority.

Politics • July 19, 01:57 AM • 5824 views
In Paris, a man was detained for attempting to set fire to one of the city's largest parks

French police detained a man for attempting to set fire to one of the largest parks in Paris. The incident occurred amid heat and massive forest fires in France.

News of the World • July 19, 01:39 AM • 4550 views
The number of injured in Kyiv has risen to seven after a Russian missile attackPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, after a Russian ballistic missile attack, the number of injured has risen to seven, six of whom have been hospitalized. In the Solomianskyi district, a non-residential building and a five-story building are on fire, and rescuers are evacuating residents.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 01:26 AM • 19231 views
Canada ordered 35 new ACSV armored vehicles for transfer to Ukraine

Canada signed a contract for 225 ACSV armored vehicles, 35 of which are intended for Ukraine. The total value of the agreement is about 1.4 billion dollars.

News of the World • July 19, 01:17 AM • 4940 views
Trump supported Lindsey Graham's sister in the special election for the U.S. Senate

U. S. President Donald Trump urged Darlene Graham Nordone to run for the Senate as a Republican. Nordone temporarily replaced her deceased brother after being appointed by the governor.

Politics • July 19, 12:56 AM • 4782 views
For the third time in two weeks, drones attacked an oil depot in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian FederationVideo

Drones attacked an oil depot in the city of Mikhailovsk, Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation, for the third time in the last two weeks. The facility is used for receiving, storing, and distributing petroleum products.

News of the World • July 19, 12:41 AM • 18365 views
Kyiv recovers after ballistic attack, fires and destruction in five districts, there are casualtiesVideo

Russian troops attacked Kyiv on the night of July 19, damaging buildings in five districts. Two injured were hospitalized, rescuers are eliminating the consequences.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 12:31 AM • 26322 views
The US has launched new strikes against Iran after the death of two soldiers in Jordan

The US has struck Iran in response to the attack in Jordan, where two American soldiers were killed. The conflict has spread to civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.

News of the World • July 19, 12:16 AM • 4517 views
The United Kingdom will replace Challenger 2 tanks in Estonia with mobile drone-equipped forces, taking into account the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Britain will increase its contingent in Estonia to 1,200 troops, creating mobile anti-tank forces MAAF with drones. The decision was made taking into account the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Hedgehog 2025 exercises.

News of the World • July 18, 11:55 PM • 4837 views
Czech CSG builds the most modern production of 155-mm shells in the USA after transferring the license to Ukraine

The Czech company CSG is building a new complex for equipping 155-mm shells in Iowa. Earlier, CSG transferred the license to Ukraine for the production of such ammunition.

News of the World • July 18, 11:34 PM • 4956 views
Russia massively struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles: first consequences

Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv on the night of July 19, using about 35-40 ballistic missiles. Fires have been recorded in residential buildings and a shopping center in the city.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 11:10 PM • 23143 views