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Fires are a process of uncontrolled combustion spreading through space. Fires pose a threat to the lives of humans and animals, and they destroy or damage property and ecosystems. Most often, the cause of a fire is careless handling of fire, violation of the rules for operating electrical appliances and equipment, natural factors (for example, lightning), and spontaneous combustion of materials. Fires are divided into the following classes: combustion of solids; combustion of liquids; combustion of gaseous substances; combustion of metals; and combustion of live electrical equipment.
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Pope Leo condemned companies for “staggering profits” at the cost of environmental crimes

Pope Leo condemned companies for profits at the cost of environmental crimes in Italy. He met with the families of people who died of cancer due to pollution.

Society • May 24, 01:55 AM • 12893 views
Climate change could destroy thousands of plant species by the end of the century - scientists

A study of 67,000 species showed that up to 16% of plants will lose their habitats. This will cause a global restructuring of ecosystems by the end of the century.

News of the World • May 24, 01:35 AM • 5143 views
A massive missile attack continues in Kyiv, with numerous strikes recordedVideo

On the night of May 24, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, damaging residential buildings in several districts. Currently, five casualties have been reported.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:05 AM • 21125 views
New York investigates deadly explosion at shipyard where over 30 rescuers were injured

An explosion at a New York shipyard resulted in the death of a civilian. More than 30 firefighters and medics have been hospitalized with injuries of varying severity.

News of the World • May 24, 12:16 AM • 7187 views
Kyiv suffered a massive ballistic and drone attack, casualties and destruction reported

On the night of May 24, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones. Debris damaged buildings in six districts, and three residents are known to have been injured.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:29 PM • 16693 views
Russians attacked Balakliia twice in one day and burned down a local churchPhoto

In Balakliia, a church with an area of 1,300 square meters burned down due to a UAV strike. Additionally, the death of a woman and injuries to four civilians were recorded in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:19 PM • 4361 views
Russia has been massively attacking oil and gas facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions for over a day - Naftogaz

Russians have been attacking Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions for more than 24 hours. Large-scale fires and significant damage to equipment have been recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 02:33 PM • 4009 views
AFU struck the "Sheskharis" oil terminal and a Russian "shadow" fleet tanker - General Staff

On the night of May 23, the Defense Forces struck the "Sheskharis" terminal, the "Grushovaya" oil depot, and the tanker CHRYSALIS. Communication hubs and occupiers' warehouses were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:25 PM • 5602 views
SBU and SBS hit enemy train and fuel tanks in occupied territoriesVideo

SBU and SBS hit enemy train, warehouses, and repair bases in Luhansk region with drones. Over 80 occupiers, equipment, and the invaders' police building were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:01 PM • 4545 views
Russian drone attacks funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy, casualties reported - Regional Military Administration

A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy on May 23. There are casualties; one man is in critical condition following the enemy shelling.

Society • May 23, 09:33 AM • 16765 views
Chemical complex of the Metafrax company hit in Russia's Perm KraiVideo

A strike occurred in the city of Gubakha against the Metafrax enterprise, which produces components for explosives. The governor confirmed the attack on an industrial facility in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:34 AM • 4782 views
UAVs in Udmurtia likely attempted to attack an electrical substationPhoto

UAVs attempted to attack the Zoryana substation, which powers a strategic Rosatom plant. Smoke was recorded near the energy facility in the city of Glazov.

News of the World • May 23, 07:42 AM • 9566 views
Research Institute of Noble and Rare Metals and Diamonds caught fire in IrkutskVideo

In Irkutsk, a research institute building burned over an area of 700 square meters. 15 people were evacuated from the premises; there are no casualties.

News of the World • May 23, 06:49 AM • 4513 views
Drone attack on Poltava region: fire breaks out, administrative buildings damaged

In the Poltava community, a drone attack caused a fire and blew out windows in administrative buildings. There are no casualties; emergency services are managing the aftermath.

Society • May 22, 10:41 PM • 12361 views
The Russian Federation is deliberately targeting civilians with FPV drones; over 2,000 proceedings have been recorded since the beginning of the year — prosecutors

In 2024-2026, over 11,000 UAV attacks on civilians were recorded. Russia is deliberately targeting medics, rescuers, and residential neighborhoods.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:45 PM • 4135 views
“Poltava Arsonist” who went AWOL and threatened to set TCC on fire has been detained - VSPVideo

The Military Law Enforcement Service detained Vitaliy Chepurko for going AWOL and threatening terrorist acts against the military. The case has been handed over to the SBI for investigative actions.

Society • May 22, 01:51 PM • 2615 views
Large-scale forest fire breaks out near the combat zone in Kharkiv regionVideo

In the Artemivske forestry, drought caused fire to engulf 10 hectares of forest. Rescuers are operating only in safe areas due to the proximity of the front line.

Society • May 22, 09:29 AM • 3325 views
Explosion at MOL petrochemical plant in Hungary causes fire; no excess of harmful substances recordedPhoto

An explosion occurred at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros during a unit restart. One person was killed, seven suffered burns, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

News of the World • May 22, 08:57 AM • 3540 views
Russian drone attacks truck in Kharkiv region, one dead and several wounded

In the Kharkiv region, an occupiers' FPV drone hit a truck on the Ring Road. The driver died on the spot, and two police officers were injured.

Society • May 21, 05:20 PM • 8006 views
The number of injured in Dnipro has risen to 19 people, including three children

Due to the attack on Dnipro, 19 people were injured, including three children. Two high-rise buildings were damaged, and evacuations have been announced in five villages across the region.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:20 PM • 3329 views
The Russian Federation attacked Dnipro for the second time today; high-rise buildings were damaged

In Dnipro, a repeated Russian strike damaged two high-rise buildings and caused a fire. Mandatory evacuation of adults has been announced in five villages of the region.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:57 PM • 2991 views
Defense Forces confirm strike on Syzran refinery 800 km from UkraineVideo

Units of the SOF and SBS struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region. A large-scale fire was recorded at the facility, located 800 km from the border.

News of the World • May 21, 08:31 AM • 3439 views
Russia reports drone attack in Syzran, oil refinery under strikePhotoVideo

The Governor of the Samara region confirmed a UAV attack on Syzran. OSINT analysts report a fire at an oil refinery.

News of the World • May 21, 05:16 AM • 10491 views
Disruption of the enemy's oil logistics: "ATESH" partisans show destruction of a diesel locomotive in Saint PetersburgVideo

Partisans burned a diesel locomotive used for oil transportation in Saint Petersburg. The sabotage disrupted logistics chains and fuel supplies to Russian enterprises.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 04:15 AM • 12258 views
Arsonist of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Kyiv: Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison

A court has sentenced a Russian agent for setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia equipment in Kyiv. The perpetrator will spend 15 years behind bars with confiscation of property for sabotage.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:32 AM • 5059 views
Russia launched over 30 strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region – a woman was killed, others woundedPhoto

As a result of 30 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a woman was killed and two people were wounded. A kindergarten, residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Society • May 20, 06:56 PM • 4389 views
Russia attacked an energy facility during the strike on Odesa - DTEK

The attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa left tens of thousands of families without power. Residential buildings and warehouses were damaged, and one person was injured.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:00 AM • 3052 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on the Lukoil oil refinery and damage to reservoirs with a capacity of 140,000 cubic meters

The AFU struck the Lukoil oil refinery and damaged four reservoirs at the Yaroslavl-3 station. Control points and ammunition depots in the enemy's rear were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 08:42 AM • 4354 views
Russia reports drone attacks and fires: "Azot" plant and Lukoil refinery under strikePhotoVideo

Following drone attacks, fires were reported in Russia. The Azot chemical plant and the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo may have been targeted.

News of the World • May 20, 05:42 AM • 4635 views
Two dead, six wounded: the consequences of the night attack on Dnipro

Due to the night attack on Dnipro, two people were killed and six were wounded. Air defense forces shot down 17 drones; food warehouses in the city were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 04:08 AM • 6486 views