Alla Shcherbak

NV English editor

Lives in Kyiv Oblast. Graduated from KNUBA in 2020, majoring in Construction and Civil Engineering. Like music, playing guitar and piano, and studying web design. Has been a member of the NV team since August 2022.


Hiding from justice /
Russian propagandist Krasovsky, advocating killing Ukrainian children, sentenced to five years in prison

A well-known Kremlin propagandist and former Russia Today TV channel director was sentenced in absentia for his calls to kill Ukrainian children, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Facebook on Aug. 13.
13 August 2024, 02:23 PM 1528
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Terrorist strategy /
Night Russian attack leaves one injured, causes gas and electricity outage in Sumy

One person was injured, the Veretenivka district was left without electricity and gas in the Russian attack on Sumy, regional governor Oleksii Drozdenko reported on Telegram on Aug. 13.
13 August 2024, 10:37 AM 178
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Must be held accountable /
Germany begins trial for suspects in murder of Ukrainian basketball players

The trial of four teenagers accused of murdering two young basketball players from the Ukrainian national team began in Oberhausen in western Germany on Aug. 12, news outlet DW reported.
13 August 2024, 09:00 AM 5889
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War on civilians /
Russian attack targets civilian infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast

The Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in Bakhmach, Chernihiv Oblast, overnight, Chernihiv Governor Vyacheslav Chaus reported on Telegram on Aug. 13.
13 August 2024, 08:15 AM 1961
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Restless enemy /
Russia deploys assault groups in Vovchansk, attempts to improve frontline logistics and communication

The Russian forces set up assault groups in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, trying to provide logistical support for soldiers, and improve the communication system, the Kharkiv Operational-Tactical Unit (OTU) reported on Aug. 12.
12 August 2024, 02:28 PM 2046
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Corruption exposed /
SBU detains Deputy Energy Minister on $500 thousand bribe charge

The Security Service (SBU) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detained the Deputy Energy Minister on suspicion of receiving half a million dollars bribe, the SBU reported on Aug. 12.
12 August 2024, 01:00 PM 1574
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Explosion shakes Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, as high-speed target reported approaching city

An explosion rang out in Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, amid an air raid alert issued, Suspilne national broadcaster reported on Telegram on Aug. 12.
12 August 2024, 12:00 PM 3018
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Situation under control /
Fire at Zaporizhzhya NPP extinguished, radiation levels stable

The fire at the Zaporizhzhya NPP, sparked by Russian occupiers the previous day, has been extinguished, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration head Serhiy Lysak reported on Aug. 12.
12 August 2024, 10:29 AM 2011
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Tasted their own medicine /
Russia convenes informal UN Security Council meeting to address Ukraine's offensive in Kursk Oblast

Russia convenes UN Security Council members informal meeting to complain about the Ukrainian Armed Forces alleged attack on its Kursk Oblast, the Ukrainian media outlet Ukrinform reported on Aug. 11.
12 August 2024, 09:02 AM 13217
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Playing with fire? /
Radiation situation in Ukraine after fire at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant remains stable

The radiation situation in Ukraine remains stable as of midnight on August 12, no exceedances of permissible levels have been recorded, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Telegram.
12 August 2024, 08:08 AM 1037
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'War has its own rules' /
Russian aggression is primary reason for ongoing hostilities in Kursk Oblast

Russia's aggression and its attempt to seize foreign territories is the main reason for hostilities, shelling and any escalation taking place in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian Presidential Office head advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on Aug. 8.
8 August 2024, 01:49 PM 503
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No chances /
Ukrainian Intelligence shows video of destroyed Russian equipment at Zaporizhzhya front

Military Intelligence (HUR)'s special unit Kabul 9 destroyed seven units of Russian equipment in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, and eliminated Russian soldiers, HUR reported on Telegram on Aug. 8.
8 August 2024, 11:46 AM 657
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Precaution measures /
Border with Russia to remain closed for the time being — Finnish Foreign Minister

Finland does not plan to open the border crossing with Russia, the Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told Yle media outlet on Aug. 7.
8 August 2024, 10:42 AM 133
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Frontline summary /
Russia captures another village near Pokrovsk, but lose positions in New York, Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine's defense forces repelled attacks in the village of New York, Donetsk Oblast, but the Russian troops captured the village of Serhiivka near Pokrovsk, DeepState analysts reported on Telegram on Aug. 7.
8 August 2024, 10:04 AM 5263
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Steady growth /
Ukroboronprom enters TOP 50 world defense companies

Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) entered the top 50 global defense companies for the first time in the Defense News rating, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin reported on Telegram on Aug. 8.
8 August 2024, 08:07 AM 338
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Trouble came from nowhere /
Foreign banks block payments from Ukrainian companies' registered in temporarily occupied oblasts

Foreign banks often do not figure out where exactly Ukrainian company is registered - whether the territory is Ukraine-controlled or not - and block payments to all, the NBU reported on its website on Aug. 6.
7 August 2024, 02:13 PM 1094
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15 km advancement /
Ukraine's Armed Forces allegedly seize three villages in Kursk Oblast, now present in 10

Ukraine's Armed Forces captured the settlements of Nikolayevo-Daryino, Daryino, and Sverdlykovo in Kursk Oblast, Russian pro-war media claimed, Astra Telegram channel wrote on Aug. 7.
7 August 2024, 02:02 PM 9116
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Night threat /
Ukraine eliminates all 30 Shahed drones in Russian overnight attack

Air defense shot down all 30 Russia-launched Shahed drones overnight, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram on Aug. 7.
7 August 2024, 12:41 PM 2466
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500+ strikes per day /
Two killed, one injured in relentless Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Two men were killed, and another one was injured in the Russian attack on the Polohivskyi district, Zaporizhzhya Oblast, regional Governor Ivan Fedorov reported on Telegram on August 7.
7 August 2024, 10:27 AM 269
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Following Mali /
Republic of Niger severes diplomatic ties with Ukraine

Africa's Niger has announced the cut of the diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of "supporting terrorist groups", Al Arabiya reported on August 7.
7 August 2024, 10:17 AM 1828
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