Alona Sonko

Translator, Editor | NV English

Alona is a journalist, editor, and translator with experience working in Ukrainian media, advertising, and PR agencies.

She completed a journalistic internship at the TV channels 1+1 and Ukraina. She has academic training in journalism: she wrote a research paper for the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and received multiple awards.

She worked as an editor-translator at the Adsapience advertising agency, where she was responsible for adapting text, video, and audio materials into English, as well as a copywriter at Trembita PR Agency, where she prepared press releases, news, and analytical materials for the media


Under attack again /
Police show first minutes after Kryvyi Rih mall strike

Patrol officers rushed to the scene of Russia's strike on the Soniachna Halereia mall in Kryvyi Rih, helping the injured and evacuating people, Patrol Police chief Oleksii Biloshytskyi said on Aug. 21.
22 August, 10:34 PM 168
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'Confirmed results' /
Ukraine destroys Russian Su-24M bomber in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M aircraft and four pieces of airfield equipment at the Saky military airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 22.
22 August, 03:28 PM 354
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Strike confirmed /
Ukraine confirms strike on major Russian oil refinery

General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, sparking a fire at the facility on Aug. 22.
22 August, 02:47 PM 492
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Threat expands /
Kovalenko warns of growing Russian terror threat across Ukraine

Russia is escalating its campaign of terror against Ukraine, using intimidation and attacks on civilians as part of a demographic war, requiring people and authorities in rear oblasts to reassess their approach to security.
22 August, 02:16 PM 153
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In flames /
Drones attack Yeysk seaport in Russia, fire breaks out

Drones attacked the seaport in Yeysk, Russia's Krasnodar Krai, with smoke reported near the facility following the strike, Astra reported on Aug. 22.
22 August, 01:53 PM 241
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'Two different targets, one result' /
Fire Point shows strikes on Ozon hub and Russian refinery

Ukrainian forces struck the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery and an Ozon logistics hub in Russia's Samara Oblast using FP-1 drones, Ukrainian defense company Fire Point said, publishing footage of the attacks on Aug. 22.
22 August, 12:58 PM 525
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Peace still distant /
Kremlin remains unwilling to negotiate as Putin keeps war goals

A senior Russian official has confirmed the Kremlin's unwillingness to engage in meaningful negotiations to end its war against Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War said in its Aug. 21 assessment.
22 August, 12:19 PM 220
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Deeper partnership /
German Foreign Minister Wadephul arrives in Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day to discuss support for Ukraine, joint drone development and deeper strategic cooperation, Germany's Foreign Office said on Aug. 22.
22 August, 11:57 AM 313
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Two targets hit /
Drones hit Samara refinery and Ozon logistics hub in Russia

Drones attacked Russia's Samara Oblast overnight, striking the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery and sparking a fire at the facility on Aug. 22.
22 August, 11:22 AM 209
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Crossing restored /
Tabaky border crossing reopens after Russian attack

Border crossing operations resumed at the Tabaky international checkpoint on Ukraine's border with Moldova in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service said on Aug. 22.
22 August, 10:39 AM 124
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Ukraine honored /
EU Commission raises Ukrainian flag ahead of Independence Day

The European Commission raised the Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Aug. 22.
22 August, 10:16 AM 108
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Overnight assault /
Russia targets Kyiv, Odesa oblasts with missiles and 210 drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight, using several missiles and 217 drones of various types, Ukraine's Air Force said on Aug. 22.
22 August, 09:55 AM 172
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Defense tech push /
Why is Fedorov going to U.S., and will he meet Musk?

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to visit the U.S. to raise funds for new defense technology projects, including an investment fund, but has no meeting planned with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Reuters reported on Aug. 21.
21 August, 07:16 PM 344
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Rescue under fire /
Ukrainian marines rescue wounded soldier with ground robot

Ukrainian troops evacuated a wounded comrade 26 kilometers from the front line using a Rys-Pro unmanned ground vehicle, the 40th Marine Brigade and the Ukrainian Navy said on Aug. 21.
21 August, 07:07 PM 179
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Court ruling /
Court detains Yelizarov and Mykytas in Forrest Gump case

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court imposed pretrial measures on Valentyn Yelizarov and former lawmaker Maksym Mykytas, suspects in the Forrest Gump case, Transparency International Ukraine and Suspilne reported on Aug. 21.
21 August, 06:59 PM 254
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Strike damage /
Kellogg visits Odesa Sea Port and inspects Russian strike damage

Keith Kellogg, former special envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, arrived in Ukraine and visited the Odesa Sea Port, Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry said on Aug. 21.
21 August, 06:39 PM 123
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Danish refusal /
Denmark refused to help Germany in Nord Stream probe

Denmark refused to assist Germany with parts of its investigation into the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, Danish broadcaster DR reported, citing a German indictment in the case on Aug. 21.
21 August, 06:16 PM 138
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Defense innovation /
Ukraine unveils first jet-powered drone interceptor

Ukraine's Defense Forces have added Alexa Spatium, the country's first domestically produced jet-powered drone interceptor, to their arsenal, the Defense Ministry said on Aug. 21.
21 August, 05:46 PM 169
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Airspace breach /
Finland probes suspected airspace violation by Russian plane

A Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland, Finland's Defense Ministry said on Aug. 20.
21 August, 05:06 PM 76
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Allied meeting /
Coalition of the Willing to meet on Ukraine's Independence Day

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will take part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting co-hosted by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO said on Aug. 21.
21 August, 04:56 PM 85
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