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.


To nip in the bud /
Kremlin expands 'extremism' definition to crack down on opposition

The official definition of extremism is being expanded in Russia in its efforts to persecute and contain internal opposition, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on July 22.
23 July 2024, 09:36 AM 451
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Every little helps /
Bulgaria uncovers surplus ammunition available for Ukraine, expects compensation from Allies

Bulgaria has discovered surplus ammunition that it can provide to Ukraine, but such supplies must be compensated by allies, Bulgarian acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said, BNR reported on July 22.
23 July 2024, 08:24 AM 1240
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Accelerated pace /
Naftogaz outlines Winter preparations: What Ukrainians can expect

Naftogaz Group is actively preparing for the heating season, with over 10 billion cubic meters of gas currently stored in underground reserves, the press service of Naftogaz reported on Facebook on July 22.
22 July 2024, 05:10 PM 300
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Another one /
Robinson helicopter crashes in Russia's Yakutia with FSB employees supposedly on board

A crashed Robinson helicopter was found in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia, with all passengers on board dead - they could be Russian FSB officers, the Russian East Siberian Transport Prosecutor's Office reported on July 22.
22 July 2024, 01:57 PM 1076
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Hello to Putin /
Azerbaijan ready to export gaz to EU via Ukraine after contract with RU Gazprom expires

Ukraine and the European Union have approached Azerbaijan with a proposal to establish the natural gas supply to Europe through Ukraine after the current transit contract with Russia expires at the end of 2024, Bloomberg reported on July 20.
22 July 2024, 01:46 PM 2344
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Scorched Earth Strategy /
Russia advances near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast

The Russian forces are advancing near several settlements in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on July 22.
22 July 2024, 10:37 AM 7661
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Home to Su-24 and Su-34 /
Drones attack Morozovsk military airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast

Drones attacked the Morozovsk military airfield in Rostov Oblast, Russia, a fire erupted there, the Russian Telegram channel Astra reported on July 22.
22 July 2024, 10:15 AM 1996
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In danger all the time /
Explosion rocks Kharkiv following air raid alert declared

An explosion could be heard in Kharkiv during an air raid alert overnight, national broadcaster Suspilne Kharkiv reported on Telegram on July 22.
22 July 2024, 08:40 AM 2904
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Loud night in Russia /
Drone attack strikes Russia's Krasnodar Krai, explosions heard near local oil refinery

Drones attacked the city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai overnight, several explosions were heard near ​​a local refinery, the Russian Telegram channel Shot reported on July 22.
22 July 2024, 08:01 AM 441
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Everything as planned /
Ukraine's Naftogaz completes mandatory Eurobond payments on restructuring schedule

Ukraine's Naftogaz made mandatory payments on Eurobonds in compliance with the restructuring schedule, Naftogaz Group head, Oleksiy Chernyshov, said, Naftogaz's press service reported on July 19.
19 July 2024, 02:09 PM 71
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Had to escape in underwear /
Russian soldiers expose their shelter writing 'Putin is the best' on it

The short-sighted Russian invaders painted a propaganda slogan on the wall of the house they captured, immediately exposing their shelter to Ukrainian FPV drones, the video, published on X, showed.
19 July 2024, 01:07 PM 1834
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People need to be informed /
Three transformers fail simultaneously at Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant

Three transformers burned down at the South-Ukraine NPP, affecting the already tough situation in Ukraine's power system, Oleksandr Kharchenko, the Energy Industry Research Center (EIR Center) director reported on Facebook on July 18.
19 July 2024, 12:38 PM 855
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First time since war outbreak /
Zelenskyy and Trump set to have phone conversation today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump plan to have a scheduled phone conversation on July 19, CNN reported, citing two sources.
19 July 2024, 10:40 AM 3121
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First since 1997 /
Zelenskyy to address British Cabinet of Ministers at extraordinary meeting

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak at an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Great Britain, the British government press service reported on July 19.
19 July 2024, 08:24 AM 216
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The village is devastated /
Ukrainian Defense Forces confirm withdrawal from Urozhayne, Donetsk Oblast

The Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Urozhayne, Donetsk Oblast, Nazar Voloshyn, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops spokesperson told Suspilne broadcaster on July 18.
18 July 2024, 02:16 PM 3138
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It is easy to come back /
Defense Ministry clarifies law on returning to military service after first desertion

Ukraine's Defense Ministry issued an explanation regarding draft bill No. 11322, supported in the first reading, which ensures possibility for soldiers, who voluntarily left the unit for the first time or committed desertion, to return to the service.
18 July 2024, 12:46 PM 794
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Going dark /
Ukrenergo tightens energy shutdown schedules in 11 Oblasts

Four shifts of hourly outage schedules will be introduced from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EET on July 18 due to the equipment breakdown at two energy facilities, Ukrenergo reported on Telegram.
18 July 2024, 12:28 PM 397
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'Humbled and filled with gratitude' /
Vance officially accepts Republican nomination for U.S. Vice President post

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance officially accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President post at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, CNN reported on July 18.
18 July 2024, 11:09 AM 355
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Pessimism prevails /
Nancy Pelosi expresses concerns over Biden chances to beat Trump in private call with US President

Former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told US President Joe Biden that polls show he will not be able to defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, CNN reported on July 17.
18 July 2024, 10:38 AM 575
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To cut into metal /
Russian forces compile list of mines for 'privatization' in occupied Donetsk Oblast

The Russian invaders began to form lists of mines that have not yet been closed in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, to put them up to sale soon, the National Resistance Center reported on July 17.
18 July 2024, 08:28 AM 609
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