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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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Russia launched airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, leaving four wounded and destructionPhoto

Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia resulted in four people being wounded and the destruction of a residential building. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided assistance to 16 people, including three children.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 08:32 PM • 3145 views
Two tankers damaged during drone attack on Rostov region

In the Taganrog Bay, two tankers heading to Rostov-on-Don were damaged. Two people sustained minor injuries; no oil product spill occurred.

News of the World • July 8, 04:57 AM • 6050 views
Russia dropped aerial bombs on Kherson region and struck with drones, four people wounded

In the evening of July 7, Russian troops launched airstrikes on the Kherson district, wounding two men. In the morning of July 8, a drone attacked a car in Kherson, wounding two more men.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:44 AM • 4215 views
After the cancellation of the US sanctions waiver, 63 million barrels of Iranian oil were left without buyers at sea

After the cancellation of the US permit, 63 million barrels of Iranian oil on tankers at sea were left without buyers. Tehran may lose an important source of revenue due to complications in sales.

Economy • July 8, 04:37 AM • 6469 views
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with a guided bomb, two elderly people injured

Russian troops launched a strike with a guided aerial bomb on a garage cooperative in Zaporizhzhia. A 76-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:24 AM • 4278 views
rf attacked Kyiv at night - two injured, fires broke out in two districtsPhoto

On the night of July 8, Russian troops attacked Kyiv, two people were injured. Fires broke out in the Sviatoshynskyi and Desnianskyi districts, rescuers are working.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:20 AM • 4708 views
General Staff updates Russian losses: 1,260 more occupiers and over 460 units of automotive equipment eliminated in a dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,260 Russian military personnel, 61 artillery systems, and 462 units of automotive equipment. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the invasion amount to 1,413,510 people.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:15 AM • 52681 views
The US named the reason for the strikes on Iran, President Pezeshkian is returning to Tehran early

The US administration called the new strikes on Iran a response to attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's President Pezeshkian is returning to Tehran early after explosions on the islands of Kharg and Qeshm.

Politics • July 8, 03:38 AM • 37400 views
Cargo Boeing 737 disappears from radar near Pakistan, search operation underway

A K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 disappeared from radar after reporting a navigation system malfunction. A search and rescue operation is ongoing at sea with the involvement of state services.

News of the World • July 8, 03:17 AM • 4390 views
Typhoon in China claims 15 lives, tens of thousands evacuated, rare tornadoes formedPhoto

Typhoon "Maysak" caused floods and rare tornadoes in China. At least 15 people died, about 60 thousand were evacuated.

News of the World • July 8, 02:54 AM • 4874 views
Prince Harry lost a £50 million lawsuit against the Daily Mail over phone hacking allegations

The UK Supreme Court dismissed all 97 claims filed by Prince Harry and other plaintiffs against Associated Newspapers. The judge ruled that the publication's materials were obtained from lawful sources.

News of the World • July 8, 02:35 AM • 4616 views
Ministry of Defense has approved for operation the Ukrainian analogue of the Humvee and an upgraded MRAP armored vehiclePhoto

The Ministry of Defense has codified the UAT. DESNA armored vehicle, a Ukrainian analogue of the Humvee, and the modernized MRAP UAT.GYURZA-02 with artificial intelligence. The upgraded armored vehicle has received greater payload capacity and a range of up to 1200 km.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 02:16 AM • 4387 views
Oil prices rose nearly 3% after US strikes on Iran, Asian markets brace for decline

WTI oil prices rose 2. 9% after new US strikes on Iran. Asian stock markets brace for decline due to escalation.

Economy • July 8, 01:57 AM • 5007 views
NATO launches a $50 billion program to create long-range weapons without US participation

Three countries have launched a $50 billion program to create strike systems with a range of over 2,000 km. The initiative aims to reduce Europe's dependence on the US after the cancellation of the deployment of Tomahawk missiles in Germany.

News of the World • July 8, 01:37 AM • 4855 views
Drones likely hit the Saratov oil refinery, a fire broke out – ASTRAVideo

Ukrainian drones likely attacked the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, causing a fire. The regional governor confirmed only the threat of a UAV attack.

News of the World • July 8, 01:23 AM • 32700 views
Media learned about the targets of the US new strikes in Iran

The US attacked Iran's air defense systems, coastal surveillance and ports in response to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange of strikes threatens escalation and violation of the recent memorandum between the countries.

Politics • July 8, 01:15 AM • 23822 views
In the Voronezh region, the military airfield "Borisoglebsk" was likely attacked – ASTRA

On the night of July 8, in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, the military airfield Borisoglebsk was likely attacked. This is evidenced by an analysis of eyewitness videos showing a fire on the territory.

News of the World • July 8, 12:56 AM • 4648 views
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands have signed a defense agreement worth £2.4 billion to strengthen NATO

The United Kingdom and the Netherlands have entered into a maritime partnership worth £2. 4 billion to build amphibious assault ships. Each country will receive four new vessels to enhance NATO capabilities.

Politics • July 8, 12:38 AM • 5338 views
Netanyahu criticized the possible sale of F-35s to Turkey and appealed to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump not to lift the ban on the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He stated that this could disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East, but assured that there are no serious contradictions between him and Trump.

Politics • July 8, 12:17 AM • 4872 views
37-story skyscraper in New York at risk of collapse, area evacuatedPhoto

In New York, a 37-story skyscraper was evacuated due to the threat of partial collapse. Load-bearing columns on the 17th and 21st floors have deformed, and the building continues to move.

News of the World • July 8, 12:05 AM • 4239 views
Cuba accused the US of a "silent war" and energy blockade

Cuba accused the US of waging a "multilevel and non-traditional war" through an oil embargo that caused an energy crisis. The US rejected the accusations, calling the statements propaganda.

Politics • July 7, 11:56 PM • 4423 views
Russia struck Kharkiv with missiles, damaging over 20 houses, there are casualties

Russian troops launched missile strikes on the Osnovyansky and Nemyshlyansky districts of Kharkiv overnight. More than 20 private houses were damaged, two people suffered from acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 11:46 PM • 3438 views
Prosecutors have released new video in the Charlie Kirk murder case

Prosecutors have released video showing the accused, Tyler Robinson, taking a sniper position on a rooftop before the shot. The investigation is preparing additional evidence, including DNA analysis.

News of the World • July 7, 11:37 PM • 3658 views
Democratic states call for withdrawal of National Guard from Washington due to Trump's policies

A coalition of organizations has called on the governor of Michigan to withdraw National Guard troops who have been stationed in the capital since 2025. They believe the Trump administration is using them improperly.

News of the World • July 7, 11:16 PM • 3582 views
Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout and advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup

The Swiss national team beat Colombia in a post-match penalty shootout and became the last participant in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. Regular and extra time ended without any goals scored.

Sports • July 7, 10:55 PM • 3476 views
Sales of Belarusian gasoline on the exchange in Russia have sharply declined in early July

Sales volumes of Belarusian gasoline on the exchange in Russia decreased from 7. 8 thousand tons to 240 tons over several days. The decline is linked to new restrictions on the growth of exchange prices.

Economy • July 7, 10:38 PM • 5169 views
Magyar wants to end "Orbán's propaganda," Hungary suspends news broadcasts on state TV

Prime Minister Péter Magyar temporarily suspended news broadcasts on state TV to put an end to the propaganda of the Orbán regime. Viktor Orbán called this despotism.

Society • July 7, 10:17 PM • 5035 views
Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, a strong fire broke out in the capital

Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles at night. After the strikes, a strong fire broke out in the capital.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 09:57 PM • 14090 views
The US has struck new blows against Iran following attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

American military forces have carried out a series of strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated that the operation was launched to impose "significant costs" on Iran for attacks on civilian shipping.

News of the World • July 7, 09:54 PM • 4203 views
In Istanbul, thousands of people marched against NATO and called the US a "murderer"

In Istanbul, thousands of people held a peaceful march against the NATO summit. Participants chanted slogans against the US and called the alliance a killing machine.

News of the World • July 7, 09:42 PM • 4364 views