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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
Occupiers close Crimean Bridge following reports of drones moving toward the peninsulaPhoto

Traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been suspended due to the threat of a drone attack on the peninsula. Residents have been urged to charge their gadgets and remain calm.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 12:05 AM • 4829 views
Armed militants attacked a school in Nigeria and kidnapped dozens of children

In Borno State, armed militants attacked a secondary school near the Sambisa Forest. Police are determining the number of missing children who may have been kidnapped.

News of the World • May 15, 11:56 PM • 3722 views
Trump administration prepares potential indictment against Raúl Castro to pressure Cuba

U. S. Department of Justice prepares indictment against Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of aircraft. The move is linked to increased pressure on Havana due to events in Venezuela.

News of the World • May 15, 11:39 PM • 3807 views
Trump stated that the US allowed three Chinese tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Trump announced US permission for the passage of three Chinese tankers carrying Iranian oil. This decision was made ahead of negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Politics • May 15, 11:25 PM • 4311 views
Oil prices rose by more than 3% due to new fears regarding the US-Iran conflict

Brent and WTI oil prices rose by over 3% due to new disputes between the US and Iran. The market is reacting to the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • May 15, 11:16 PM • 5358 views
US announces preparation of Iran-linked militants for attacks in New York and Europe

The US has charged an Iraqi man with plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish sites in Europe and America. The militant was detained in New York and faces life imprisonment.

News of the World • May 15, 10:56 PM • 4036 views
SpaceX prepares for IPO with valuation exceeding $2 trillion as early as Wednesday – Bloomberg

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through a Nasdaq listing under the ticker SPCX. Elon Musk's company valuation will exceed $2 trillion.

Economy • May 15, 10:37 PM • 5027 views
New Ebola outbreak in Congo causes 65 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been recorded. The virus could spread to Uganda and South Sudan due to migration.

Health • May 15, 10:17 PM • 3918 views
Israel announces strike on one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza

Israel attacked Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who is considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack. There is currently no data confirming the elimination of the Hamas leader.

News of the World • May 15, 09:57 PM • 3361 views
Greek investigation states drone linked to Ukraine went off course due to malfunction

Investigators in Greece have determined that a sea drone carrying explosives went off course due to a malfunction. Athens believes the craft is Ukrainian, but Kyiv denies this.

News of the World • May 15, 09:35 PM • 15558 views
The US will officially observe National Shabbat for the first time by Trump's decree

Trump has introduced the first-ever National Shabbat in US history from May 15 to 16. The initiative is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of independence and Jewish heritage.

News of the World • May 15, 09:16 PM • 13106 views
Georgia declares readiness to restore relations with Ukraine following meeting of Foreign Ministers

The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.

Politics • May 15, 08:59 PM • 11554 views
A Moscow court upheld the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's lawsuit against Belgium's Euroclear for $249 billion over frozen assets

A Moscow court granted the lawsuit of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation against Euroclear for $249 billion. The Belgian depository plans to appeal this decision.

Economy • May 15, 08:44 PM • 10485 views
Trump tells Taiwan not to count on unconditional US protection

Trump stated there is no unconditional support for Taiwan and did not confirm the provision of weapons. The US President seeks to avoid direct conflict with China.

Politics • May 15, 08:30 PM • 7086 views
Putin signed a decree on simplified Russian citizenship for residents of TransnistriaPhoto

The dictator simplified the procedure for obtaining Russian passports for adults and orphans in Transnistria. The decision is allegedly justified by the protection of human rights.

Politics • May 15, 08:11 PM • 5336 views
Russian drones attacked an enterprise and a private house in the Kharkiv region overnightPhoto

On the night of May 12, enemy UAVs attacked the Kupyansk and Kharkiv districts. Vehicles at an enterprise caught fire, and a private household was damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:56 AM • 4184 views
Russia moves ammunition and drone warehouses deep into the rear due to AFU strikes – "ATESH"

The "ATESH" movement reported the relocation of Russian ammunition and drone warehouses further from the front. This change in logistics makes the enemy's supply chains more vulnerable.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:49 AM • 3867 views
Wildfires in Florida have engulfed thousands of hectares in the Everglades regionPhoto

In Florida, two large-scale fires have scorched over 5,900 acres of the Everglades. Visibility has deteriorated due to smoke, and containment efforts are ongoing.

News of the World • May 12, 04:35 AM • 3993 views
SES rescuers show the aftermath of a nighttime drone attack on the Kyiv regionPhoto

In the Fastiv district, a drone attack caused a fire at a kindergarten and damaged residential buildings. There are no fatalities; emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:24 AM • 3979 views
Trump to undergo new medical examination in late May

The U. S. President will undergo an examination at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26. Previously, the 80-year-old politician was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.

Health • May 12, 04:13 AM • 5486 views
General Staff reports over a thousand occupiers eliminated and 72 Russian artillery systems destroyed in one dayPhoto

The General Staff reports the elimination of 1,020 occupiers and 72 artillery systems over the past day. Total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,343,050 personnel.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:00 AM • 4007 views
Kindergarten and residential buildings damaged in Kyiv region due to drone attackPhoto

In the Fastiv district, a kindergarten and residential buildings were damaged; there are no casualties. In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, drone debris fell on the roof of a high-rise building.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 03:51 AM • 20885 views
Brent crude oil exceeds $105 following Trump's statements on a truce with Iran

The price of Brent reached $105 due to Trump's statements regarding the collapse of peace with Iran. The global market is losing oil supply due to issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • May 12, 03:46 AM • 24348 views
Israel authorizes death penalty for participants of the October 7 Hamas attack

The Knesset has approved a special tribunal for participants of the October 7 attack with the right to impose the death penalty. Court proceedings will be broadcast live from Jerusalem.

News of the World • May 12, 03:32 AM • 3975 views
California Mayor Admits to Working for China and Resigns

Aileen Huang pleaded guilty to promoting Beijing's interests and spreading propaganda. The official faces up to 10 years in prison for illegal activities.

News of the World • May 12, 03:15 AM • 4378 views
Gold holds above $2,740 amid Hormuz Strait crisis and fears of new inflation

The spot price of gold rose to $2,742 per ounce due to the conflict with Iran. Silver surged by 7% amid expectations of the U.S. inflation report.

Economy • May 12, 03:01 AM • 4549 views
Estonia strengthens strikes against the Russian Federation with new Chunmoo systems, posing a threat to the Baltic FleetPhoto

Estonia has ordered three additional K239 Chunmoo systems to engage targets at a range of up to 290 km. This will allow Russian facilities and its fleet to be kept under fire.

News of the World • May 12, 02:46 AM • 4364 views
Armenia received French CAESARs, which have proven themselves well in Ukraine

Armenia has received the first CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from an order of 36 units of French equipment. The country's army is actively transitioning to modern 155mm NATO artillery.

News of the World • May 12, 02:29 AM • 4264 views
The US released over 53 million barrels of "emergency" oil to the market following a price spike after the war with Iran

The US allocated 53. 3 million barrels of oil from the reserve to curb fuel prices. Trafigura, Marathon, and Exxon Mobil will receive record volumes of the raw material.

Economy • May 12, 02:14 AM • 4353 views
Ukraine may receive an alternative to the GBU-39: Turkey has launched serial production of Tolun guided bombsPhoto

The Aselsan company has begun serial production of Tolun guided bombs with a range of over 100 km. These munitions could become an alternative to the American GBU-39 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 01:55 AM • 7821 views