Bohuslav Romanenko

Translator | NV English

Bohuslav is a journalist and native of Ukraine who grew up in the United Kingdom and returned to his homeland after the Revolution of Dignity (Euromaidan). His professional path in journalism includes work in leading Ukrainian independent media, notably Hromadske and NV, where he specialized in covering socially important topics for a Western audience.  With over seven years of experience in Ukrainian journalism, Bohuslav began his career as a correspondent and translator at Hromadske, where he developed skills in deep analysis and adaptation of information for different audiences. 


Damage at 40 locations /
Fire extinguished in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district

Rescuers managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at warehouse premises in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district after the massive Russian strike on July 2, the State Emergency Service’s press service reported.
3 July, 01:05 PM 111
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Compromise efforts /
Ukraine's FM Sybiha to meet Polish colleague Sikorski

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will hold a meeting with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi confirmed while answering journalists' questions on July 3, according to NV’s correspondent.
3 July, 12:17 PM 76
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OSINT findings /
Belgorod power plant substation hit, causing outages

A substation at the thermal power plant in the Russian city of Belgorod was damaged in an attack, causing disruptions to power and water supplies in parts of the city, the Telegram channel Astra reported on July 3.
3 July, 11:10 AM 132
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Ethics report /
Trump received $10.71M for Melania documentary

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics released information on President Donald Trump's income from cryptocurrency and other sources. The document shows how much Amazon paid him for a documentary about Melania Trump, Euronews reported on July 2.
2 July, 07:28 PM 147
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Foreign interference /
Russia-backed group behind anti-Ukraine rallies exposed

Ukraine's SBU Security Service and Polish law enforcement uncovered 11 individuals who, on orders and for money from Russia, organized anti-Ukrainian rallies in the European Union, according to the SBU’s statement on Telegram on July 2.
2 July, 06:41 PM 289
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'The bomb shelter began to rumble' /
Residents describe horror as Russia destroys building

Russia massively attacked Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast overnight into July 2. Damage was recorded in all districts of the capital, including a partially destroyed high-rise building in the Darnytskyi district. Residents of the Darnytskyi district and the Kyiv State Emergency Service spokesman, Pavlo Petrenko, told public broadcaster Suspilne about the enemy strike and its consequences.
2 July, 06:04 PM 109
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Repelling the enemy /
Ukraine military releases AD footage from Kyiv attack

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces published video footage of Ukrainian air defenses in action during Russia's massive attack overnight into July 2.
2 July, 05:32 PM 160
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Defense success /
Ukraine downs nearly all cruise missiles in mass attack

The latest attack by Russian forces on Kyiv was one of the most massive, while the main challenge for Ukrainian air defenses remains countering ballistic missiles, the head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force, Yurii Ihnat, said during a national telethon broadcast on July 2.
2 July, 04:56 PM 158
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Survived blockade, loss of home, move /
Evacuated Mariupol hospital damaged in attack on Kyiv

The regional intensive care hospital evacuated from Mariupol was damaged during Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv on July 2, Donetsk regional military governor Vadym Filashkin reported.
2 July, 03:58 PM 95
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Expert analysis /
No evidence offered for Russia's alleged FP-9 downing

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that a Ukrainian operational-tactical missile was "shot down" over Moscow Oblast, sparking speculation it could have been a Ukrainian FP-9 ballistic missile. Military expert and Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve officer Andriy Kramarov commented on the claim during an appearance on Radio NV on July 2.
2 July, 03:03 PM 301
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Doctors under attack /
Russia strikes emergency medical substation in Kyiv

Russia massively attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight into July 2, with consequences recorded in all districts of the capital. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an emergency medical substation was hit along with residential buildings, the Kyiv City Health Department reported.
2 July, 02:01 PM 65
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Capital under fire /
Record number of Kyiv residents sheltered in subway

More than 52,000 people took shelter in Kyiv subway stations during Russia's massive attack on the capital overnight into July 2, surpassing the previous record set after the June 16 strike, Kyiv Metro spokeswoman Oksana Nykyforuk said on the Kyiv24 TV channel.
2 July, 01:35 PM 80
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Rescue milestone /
7 people freed from Kyiv rubble after deadly strike

Direct hits on several residential buildings occurred in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district during Russia's massive attack overnight into July 2, an NV journalist reported.
2 July, 01:02 PM 120
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Amid tragedy /
Cat rescued from rubble in Kyiv after massive attack

A cat was rescued from under the rubble in one of Kyiv's damaged buildings following Russia's massive overnight attack on the capital and region with Zircon missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones overnight into July 2, according to local Telegram channels.
2 July, 11:55 AM 145
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Tragic toll /
Kyiv declares July 3 day of mourning after mass attack

Kyiv declared July 3 a day of mourning for those killed in Russia's most massive attack on the capital on July 2, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.
2 July, 11:11 AM 119
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Diplomatic row /
Poland calls Ukraine's national pantheon law escalation

The spokesperson for Polish President Karol Nawrocki criticized Ukraine's parliament for passing a law on July 1 creating a Ukrainian National Pantheon, calling it "another escalatory step" in a statement from the Polish Presidential Chancellery published on X.
1 July, 08:28 PM 242
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223 UAVs per day /
Russia claims to down nearly 64,000 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defense systems "downed" at least 63,933 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories in the first six months of 2026, The Moscow Times reported on July 1, citing calculations by Russian propaganda media.
1 July, 07:30 PM 141
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Aviation upgrade /
Sweden to donate 16 Gripen fighters to Ukraine in 2027

16 Gripen fighter jets will arrive as a "donation" from the Swedish government and people at the beginning of next year, Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a joint news conference with his Swedish counterpart Pål Jonson on July 1, the We Are Ukraine TV channel reported.
1 July, 07:05 PM 135
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Ongoing threat /
Ukraine's SBU thwarts over 16,000 Russian cyberattacks

Ukraine's SBU Security Service has neutralized more than 16,000 Russian cyberattacks and cyber incidents since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the head of the SBU's Cyber Security Department, Brig. Gen. Volodymyr Karasteliov, said on July 1. Some of the attacks targeted Ukrainian media outlets.
1 July, 06:25 PM 111
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Strategic priority /
Crimea legitimate target for Ukrainian drones – DM

Russian-occupied Crimea has long served as a military base used by Moscow to further occupy southern mainland Ukraine, making the peninsula a key target for Ukraine's Defense Forces, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on July 1.
1 July, 06:07 PM 110
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