Alexander Buran

Alexander Buran

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
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Founder and Editor-in-Chief of XAB.info. Received his education at the Odessa Polytechnic. Has been involved in web development and programming for over twenty years. Thanks to his technical background, he perfectly understands how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and the modern internet work.

In the publication, he is responsible for strategy, editorial policy, and the final decision on controversial materials. He personally writes about technology, the internet, artificial intelligence, and politics — where it is important to separate real changes from loud headlines.

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White vehicles with the 'Na Shchiti' logo and 'Evacuation of the fallen' text — symbols of the organization whose trademark sparked controversy

Attempt to privatize memory: scandal over the 'Na Shchite' trademark and withdrawal of applications

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:39
🛡️ The attempt to register the 'Na Shchite' trademark in Ukraine ended in a scandal and the withdrawal of applications. 📉 In 2025, the PO 'Central Military Council' tried to appropriate the name of the Armed Forces humanitarian project, but the applications were withdrawn. 🤔 Contradictions arose: the organization's representative, Daniil Shmatkov, denies his involvement, claiming the documents were submitted without his knowledge. 🚫 UKRNOISI declared the parasitization on the memory of the fallen unacceptable. Volunteers plan to legalize rights to the symbol and transfer them to the Ministry of Defense.
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A Ukrainian prisoner of war wrapped in the Ukrainian flag holds a bag of belongings, with a group of people and journalists documenting the event in the background

«Never Refused»: Ukraine Exposes New Russian Information Campaign on POWs

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:27
🇺🇦 Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets exposed a new information attack by the Russian Federation. Moscow accuses Kyiv of refusing to take back prisoners, but Ukraine is ready to exchange all citizens. Russia artificially delays coordination, ignoring requests. Meanwhile, Russian sources accuse Ukraine of disrupting exchanges for PR purposes. 📉 An increase in cases of re-capture of Russian soldiers is being recorded.
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Ukrainian officer in camouflage uniform with Ukrainian flag and AFU emblem discussing breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk direction

Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction: Ukrainian Forces Liberated 745 km² and Struck the Occupiers

Politics 08/12/2026, 20:58
🇺🇦 **Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction!** Ukrainian airborne troops conducted a successful operation, liberating 745 sq. km of territory. 📉 **Enemy Losses:** — 9,550 killed — 6,600+ wounded 🗣️ **Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty:** — 26 villages liberated from January to August. — Described the strategy for victory through asymmetric approaches. 🤝 **Diplomacy:** Precise strikes against the Russian Federation create conditions for negotiations. #Ukraine #AFU #Drapaty #MilitaryChronicle #Victory
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie, seated in a luxurious interior, contemplates a new strategy of economic pressure on Iran

Trump shifts strategy: from strikes to 'economic strangulation' of Iran. Why social media anger could derail the plan?

Politics 08/12/2026, 19:57
🇺🇸 Trump changes strategy on Iran: instead of strikes — economic pressure. 📉 Washington expects that sanctions and port blockades will break Tehran. ⚠️ But advisers sound the alarm: one angry message on Truth Social could derail the plan. 🚀 Pentagon admits: missile stocks are running out, not even enough for Ukraine. #Trump #Iran #Geopolitics #2026
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Unmanned aerial vehicle on a launch pad at night, illustrating the integration of drones in the 7th Air Assault Corps

Frontline Robotics: How the 7th Air Assault Corps is Implementing AI and Creating a 'Swarm' of Drones to Control the Enemy's Rear

Technology 08/12/2026, 19:38
🤖 7th Air Assault Corps implements AI in drone management: how war is changing in 2026 🚀 Head of Combat Management Denis Polyachenko spoke about the upcoming revolution in the use of Middle-Strike drones. 🔹 In the next 6-12 months, drones will become more autonomous and resistant to EW. 🔹 Narrowly specialized aircraft will appear: for reconnaissance, hunting armor, and logistics. 🔹 AI will take over role distribution: one searches, another transmits, the third strikes. 🔹 Data processing speed will become the main factor of victory. #Ukraine #Technology #Drones #7thCorps #AI #MilitaryNews
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Woman sitting by a campfire under a starry sky with a comet, making a wish during the Perseids meteor shower 2026

Perseids 2026: How to Make a Wish at the Peak of the Meteor Shower and What the Omens Say

Science 08/12/2026, 18:41
🌠 On the night of August 13, 2026, we are expecting the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Find out how to make a wish correctly so that it comes true, and what omens are associated with falling stars. 🔥 The best time for observation is after midnight, away from city lights. Astrologers and superstitions share secrets: do not tell anyone about your wish and make it instantly. A joint meteor shower with a partner is a sign of luck in relationships! ✨ #Perseids2026 #MeteorShower #Omens #Astronomy #Wishes
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Oleg Bryndak in military uniform with Ukrainian flag on chest — former Odessa vice-mayor who avoided prison in 'corruption mafia' case

Plea deal: how former Odessa vice-mayor Oleg Bryndak avoided prison in the 'corruption mafia' case

Politics 08/12/2026, 18:31
🔥 <b>Plea deal in Odesa:</b> former vice-mayor Oleg Bryndak avoided prison in a corruption case. 👉 The court sentenced him to 3 years probation and a 5-year ban on public service. 👉 Bryndak confessed and likely testified against other participants in the scheme. 👉 The case concerned land allocation and budget distribution in Odesa. 📌 Details of the 'corruption mafia' exposé are in the article.
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Official notice on a door in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district about temporary relocation for vulnerable citizens during heating outages

Kyiv City State Administration compiles registers of people with reduced mobility for possible evacuation in case of heating failures

Politics 08/12/2026, 18:07
🏙️ Kyiv has started registering people with reduced mobility for possible evacuation in case of heating failures. 📋 The lists include: • Elderly people living alone • Persons with disabilities of Group I-II • Families with children with disabilities 👩‍💼 Deputy Head of Kyiv City Council Marina Khonda: registration is preventive, relocation is voluntary. ⚠️ Problem: many people do not live at their registered address, which hinders assistance. #Kyiv #KyivCityCouncil #Heating #SocialProtection
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A bright Perseid meteor streaks across the starry night sky above pine tree silhouettes on the night of August 13, 2026

Celestial Show: How to Watch the Peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower on the Night of August 13, 2026

Science 08/12/2026, 18:02
🌌 On the night of August 13, 2026, expect the peak of the Perseid meteor shower! 🌠 🔭 Best conditions in recent years: The Moon will not interfere with observations. ⏰ Peak activity: 03:00 AM (up to 40 meteors per hour). 📍 Where to watch: outside the city, towards the northeast. ☀️ Bonus: A partial solar eclipse will occur on August 12. #Perseids2026 #Astronomy #MeteorShower #Science
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