Daryna Halperina

Editor and Translator | NV English

A media specialist, translator, and author of news materials, working in media since 2023. A Master of Linguistics and the author of a research paper on translation methodology. She specializes in translating and adapting materials in business, military, and socio-political topics for an international audience.


Chongar bridge 'buster' /
New Behemoth drone scares Russian forces

The Ukrainian Defense Forces used new Behemoth middle-strike drones to attack the Chongar Bridge on June 7 and 9, severely disrupting Russian military logistics in the south and forcing occupation authorities to close the crossing.
12 June, 08:45 AM 5
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Double trouble /
Ukraine hits Cheboksary defense plant again

VNIIR-Progress enterprise in Cheboksary, Russia, which is linked to the production of components for Russian weaponry, sustained damage following a repeat strike, local Telegram channels and OSINT communities reported on June 12.
12 June, 08:20 AM 30
Nation

Freezing strategy /
Russia may be preparing new massive winter blitz

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may be planning a large-scale winter offensive and even more mass infrastructure strikes to force Kyiv into concessions as Russia's economic situation deteriorates, experts told the New York Post (NYP) on June 10.
11 June, 02:47 PM 139
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Diplomatic strain /
Polish city protests Bandera street name in Vinnytsia

The Law and Justice party faction in the Kielce City Council has submitted a resolution urging the mayor of Vinnytsia to change the name of Stepan Bandera street, Telewizja Świętokrzyska reported on June 11.
11 June, 02:03 PM 48
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Highway of death /
New Ukrainian drone tactic take Russia by surprise

A new Ukrainian drone tactic targeting a major supply route between occupied Ukraine and Russia has taken enemy forces completely by surprise, The Guardian reported on June 11.
11 June, 01:00 PM 257
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Inciting terror /
Russian 'Orthodox' propagandist faces charges

The pre-trial investigation into Russian propagandist Boris Korchevnikov, who called for the "destruction of Ukrainians" on TV, has concluded and his indictment has been forwarded to court, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on June 10.
11 June, 11:57 AM 54
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Refinery graveyard /
Kuibyshev refinery completely shuts down

Kuibyshev oil refinery, owned by the Russian company Rosneft, completely halted oil processing after a drone attack damaged equipment and sparked fires, Reuters reported on June 11.
11 June, 10:18 AM 49
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Boiling point /
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed to all vessels following renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced, CNN wrote on June 11.
11 June, 08:55 AM 129
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Flaming debris /
Drone attack sparks fire at Afipsky refinery

A fire broke out at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following an overnight drone attack, regional operational headquarters reported on June 11.
11 June, 08:36 AM 115
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Logistics trap /
Food disappearing from Crimean shelves

Basic groceries like cereals, sugar, and salt are rapidly disappearing from store shelves in occupied Crimea as food reserves dwindle, Denys Chistikov, Deputy Representative of the Ukraine's President in Crimea, told Radio NV on June 10.
11 June, 08:15 AM 186
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Collision course /
Seven men detained after shovel assault on TCC

An incident involving civilian men and a notification group from the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCC) occurred near the village of Verbka in Volyn Oblast’s Kovel district, Suspilne Lutsk wrote on June 9.
10 June, 03:35 PM 119
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Questions mount over Russian air defense /
Fire engulfs Sevastopol famous landmark

A fire broke out at the Defense of Sevastopol Panorama Museum in occupied Sevastopol after a drone crashed into the building, in an incident that local reports have linked to the actions of Russian air defense, Crimean Wind wrote on June 10.
10 June, 01:30 PM 139
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Shadow war /
Germany belatedly wakes up to Russian hybrid war

Germany was late to realize the true scale of Russian hybrid attacks, but its leadership and security structures are increasingly drawing public attention to the threat, Colonel Sönke Marahrens said, Ukrinform reported on June 10.
10 June, 01:20 PM 83
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Burning transit /
Drones hit two pumping stations in Vladimir Oblast

A fire broke out at the Vtorovo oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir Oblast following a drone attack, Astra Telegram channel reported on June 10.
10 June, 01:00 PM 91
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181 downed /
200+ Russian drones rip through Ukraine overnight

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 207 strike UAVs, including Shahed UAVs (some jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmaz drones, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parodiya decoys from seven directions overnight, the Air Force reported on June 10.
10 June, 11:26 AM 30
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Blazing oil /
Ukrainian strike sparks fire at Samara oil refinery

Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara, Russia, caught fire overnight following a suspected drone attack, Astra Telegram channel reported on June 10.
10 June, 09:40 AM 94
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Midnight terror /
Russia pounds Kharkiv with 26 drones overnight

Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on Kharkiv using strike drones, resulting in 26 recorded strikes and five casualties, mayor Ihor Terekhov and governor Oleh Synehubov reported on June 10.
10 June, 09:15 AM 41
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Scorched earth /
Ukrainian strikes damage 15 Russian fuel tanks

Ukrainian strikes on Grushova oil depot in Novorossiysk caused significant damage to one of the largest petroleum storage facilities in the Caucasus, damaging between 10 and 15 fuel tanks, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on June 10.
10 June, 08:11 AM 118
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Deadly upgrades /
Russia adds cluster bombs to Kalibr missiles

Russia upgraded its Kalibr cruise missiles with cluster warheads and reverted to imported electronics after domestic alternatives failed, Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on June 9.
9 June, 01:57 PM 71
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Self reliance /
Ukraine meets winter gas needs with domestic output

Ukraine will stockpile enough gas for the next heating season, as domestic output will suffice to almost completely fill storage facilities, Hennadii Ryabtsev, Chief Researcher at the Strategic Studies Institute, said on Ukrainian Radio on June 9.
9 June, 01:23 PM 56
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