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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
In Nigeria, 17 police officers killed during jihadist attack on military center

In Yobe State, militants attacked an army training center from several directions. At least 17 police officers were killed as a result of the jihadist attack.

News of the World • May 16, 10:15 PM • 3838 views
Woman injured and fires break out in Dnipro following Russian drone attack

As a result of the Russian drone attack, fires broke out in Dnipro and a private house caught fire. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:03 PM • 12185 views
In the Belgorod region, a man was killed after a Russian aerial bomb fell on a house; authorities are keeping silent

In the village of Dubovoye, a Russian aerial bomb hit a residential building. As a result of the incident, a man was killed, and the roof and utilities of the structure were damaged.

News of the World • May 16, 09:57 PM • 3892 views
In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone hit a gas station, a woman was injured, and a fire broke out

At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:46 PM • 4095 views
Number of casualties in train-bus collision in Bangkok rises to 32, 8 people killedPhoto

As a result of a collision between a freight train and a bus in Thailand, 8 people were killed. Another 32 people were injured due to the fire and the large-scale accident.

News of the World • May 16, 09:37 PM • 3859 views
Occupied Oleshky on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe due to water and food shortagesVideo

In occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages, there is a critical shortage of water, food, and medicine. Dmytro Lubinets has called on the Red Cross to assist with the evacuation of residents.

Society • May 16, 09:16 PM • 8130 views
Sandu confirmed that the Kremlin could use the passportization of Transnistria for the war against Ukraine

Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.

Politics • May 16, 08:59 PM • 5215 views
Explosions and air defense activity reported in Crimea near 'Kacha' and 'Belbek' airfields

Explosions and air defense activity have been recorded in Crimea near the Kacha and Belbek airfields. Eyewitnesses report gunfire in Sevastopol and Simferopol.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 08:44 PM • 11391 views
Pope Leo XIV to make first official visit to France in nearly 20 years

The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.

Society • May 16, 08:30 PM • 4745 views
Israel launches new strikes on southern Lebanon following extension of ceasefire

The IDF attacked Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The strikes were carried out despite the parties' agreement to extend the ceasefire.

News of the World • May 16, 08:12 PM • 3853 views
Trump discussed alliance issues with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi following meeting with Xi

Trump discussed strengthening the alliance with the Japanese Prime Minister after a meeting with Xi Jinping. The leaders reaffirmed cooperation in the region due to the situation surrounding Taiwan.

Politics • May 16, 04:59 AM • 5644 views
The Russian Federation launched a massive drone attack on the south of the Odesa region, damaging houses and port infrastructurePhoto

Russian drones attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging residential buildings, a port, and an educational institution. Two people were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:55 AM • 4951 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 25 houses were damaged and two destroyed following a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 5911 views
"ATESH" partisans claim discovery of Russian Black Sea Fleet ammunition cache in SevastopolPhoto

The ATESH movement discovered a Russian ammunition depot at Cape Fiolent in a former military unit. Data regarding logistics and equipment have been handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:47 AM • 4330 views
Trump Deciding Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran After China Visit – NYT

Trump is considering the resumption of massive strikes on Iran and its nuclear facilities. The Pentagon has prepared escalation plans for next week.

News of the World • May 16, 04:42 AM • 5203 views
In the Stavropol Krai, the 'Nevinnomyssky Azot' plant is on fire following an attack – monitorsPhotoVideo

In the Stavropol Krai, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant caught fire after a night attack. The enterprise supplies chemicals for the production of Russian Federation ammunition.

News of the World • May 16, 04:30 AM • 4872 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv overnight, damaging metro exits and public transport

Russian drones damaged metro exits and transport in Kharkiv. One person was injured in the center of the city as a result of the overnight attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:15 AM • 4446 views
Defense Forces eliminated 1,230 occupiers and destroyed a Russian aircraft over the past day – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,230 military personnel, an aircraft, and 1,865 drones. Total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,347,620 people.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:05 AM • 4502 views
Somalia faces threat of famine for the first time since 2022 due to drought and cuts in global aid

Due to drought and aid reductions, Somalia is once again threatened by large-scale famine. More than six million people are in a state of food crisis.

News of the World • May 16, 03:31 AM • 4832 views
Ministry of Defense officially approves 'Plyushch' ground drone for use by the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

The one-ton platform features a 10-meter mast for reconnaissance and communication. The drone operates autonomously for up to four days and has already undergone testing at the front.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:16 AM • 4617 views
US SOF envy the AFU for the ability to independently modernize drones – Defense ExpressPhoto

The Commander of US Special Operations Command stated an excessive dependence on companies for drone modernization. The Ukrainian experience of rapid equipment adaptation has become an example.

News of the World • May 16, 02:58 AM • 4739 views
China at the UN criticizes US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz and hints at a possible veto

China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.

Politics • May 16, 02:37 AM • 12644 views
Romania installed an analogue of the Ukrainian "hood" on TR-85M1R tanks for protection against dronesPhoto

A modernized TR-85M1R tank with folding anti-drone protection was presented in Bucharest. Romania plans to upgrade 108 vehicles based on the Ukrainian model.

News of the World • May 16, 02:15 AM • 5243 views
Number of migrant arrests at the U.S. border has risen by 50% since the start of Trump's second term

The number of migrant arrests at the U. S. border has increased by 50% since the beginning of Trump's second term. In April, border guards detained nearly 9,000 people.

News of the World • May 16, 01:56 AM • 4716 views
The US Unveils New 155mm MDACS Self-Propelled Gun to Destroy "Shaheds" and Cruise Missiles

BAE Systems has presented the 155mm MDACS system for the low-cost downing of aerial targets using HVP projectiles. The first battery is planned to be delivered to the US Army by 2027.

News of the World • May 16, 01:38 AM • 11948 views
Switzerland to open secret files on Nazi Josef Mengele, known as the "Angel of Death" – BBC

Swiss intelligence will open archives regarding the Nazi Josef Mengele. The documents may contain data about his stay in Switzerland after World War II.

Culture • May 16, 01:24 AM • 5324 views
Prince Harry and Meghan to produce film about the war in Afghanistan for Netflix

Archewell is set to adapt Adam Jowett's book about British military battles against the Taliban. The screenplay for the project will be written by Oscar nominee Matt Charman.

Culture • May 16, 01:10 AM • 5394 views
US could cut Colorado River water supplies by up to 40% due to drought

The US plans to reduce water consumption from the Colorado River by 3 million acre-feet. This is necessary to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell reservoirs from falling to critically low levels.

News of the World • May 16, 12:57 AM • 4178 views
Following the DR Congo, Uganda confirms a new Ebola virus outbreak

Uganda has recorded an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus linked to a case from the DR Congo. The patient died in the hospital, and contact tracing is currently underway.

Health • May 16, 12:40 AM • 4381 views
Trump Administration seeks to expedite oil drilling permits in Alaska – Bloomberg

The US plans to issue oil drilling permits in Alaska within 30 days to lower prices. The new system will accelerate the implementation of the large-scale Willow project.

News of the World • May 16, 12:17 AM • 3921 views