Roman V.

Roman V.

Incidents and Auto Columnist
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Runs the "Incidents" section. He served in law enforcement for many years, so he knows how investigations work from the inside and can distinguish the official version from rumors.

He writes about crimes, court cases, emergencies, and security. His second topic is cars: new models, traffic rules, accidents, and everything related to vehicles and roads.

For personal security reasons, Roman does not publish his last name or a photograph of his face. His identity is known to the editorial board, which takes full responsibility for the section's materials.

Articles

Firefighters extinguish a nighttime fire in Kirovohrad region, saving residents from an ecological disaster

Four days of smoldering: ecological catastrophe in the Kirovohrad region and threat to residents' health

Incidents 08/18/2026, 13:33
🔥 Sewage settling ponds have been burning in the Kirovohrad region for 4 days. Smoke has reached Kropyvnytskyi. 🚨 SES reports extinguishing 2.8 ha of territory, while the head of the Regional Administration reports 0.5 ha of smoldering. ⚠️ Air standards for formaldehyde (x2) and dust (x1.5) have been exceeded. 🏠 Residents are ordered to close windows and not go outside without respirators. #Kirovohrad #Fire #Ecology #Emergency
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Fire in a building under construction in the Moscow region after a drone attack that caused a massive blackout

Massive Blackout in the Moscow Region: 10,000 People Left Without Power After Record Drone Attack

Incidents 08/18/2026, 11:58
🚨 **Record Raid on the Moscow Region: 10,000 Without Power** On the night of August 18, 2026, the Moscow Region was attacked by 620 drones. 🔥 **Night Results:** — 109 substations de-energized in Likino-Dulevo and Orekhovo-Zuevo. — More than 10,000 people and 46 social facilities left without power. — 180 drones shot down over the region. — Fire at a Wildberries warehouse in the Bogorodsky district (no casualties). This is the first mass blackout in the region since the beginning of the year. #MoscowRegion #Drones #Energy
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Soldiers in camouflage prepare a combat drone for launch, illustrating the theme of intercepting Shahed drones and technical challenges in modern warfare

Hunting Shaheds: Why Intercepting Kamikaze Drones is a Technical Challenge and Economic Necessity

Technology 08/18/2026, 11:28
🚁 Hunting Shaheds is not just a matter of technology, but an economic and strategic necessity. Interceptor drones are cheaper than air defense missiles, but require powerful engines and fast logistics. Ukraine is scaling production, and the US is creating the multinational Falcon Strike formation. But are there contradictions in the data about 97% interceptions? 🤔 #drones #Shahed #AirDefense #Ukraine #FalconStrike
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Ukrainian operators control interceptor drones to neutralize Iranian Shahed UAVs in the sky

Hunting 'Shaheds': How Ukrainian Interceptor Drones Work and Why They Are More Effective Than Air Defense Systems

Technology 08/18/2026, 10:13
🚁 Hunting 'Shaheds': How Ukrainian interceptor drones became the main weapon of air defense. 🇺🇦 Crews work 24/7, deployment takes 10–30 minutes. Automatic homing and AI reduce errors to zero. 🤖 Fixed-wing drones (up to 360 km/h) catch up with jet targets, while multicopters ensure maneuverability. 🛡️ Economy: an interceptor is cheaper than a missile, and effectiveness is up to 90%. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Drones #Technology
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Russian EMERCOM rescuer at the scene of a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in Bogorodsky District after drone attacks

Drone attack on Moscow and the region: Wildberries warehouse set on fire in Bogorodsky district, air defense shot down more than 150 UAVs

Incidents 08/18/2026, 07:42
🚨 On the night of August 18, 2026, a massive drone attack was carried out on Moscow and the region. More than 150 UAVs were shot down, a Wildberries warehouse caught fire in the Bogorodsky district. There are no casualties, but the damage to infrastructure is significant. 🔥🇷🇺 #wildberries #moscow #droneattack
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Russian EMERCOM firefighter extinguishing fire after drone attack on Moscow

Massive Drone Attack on Moscow: Fires, Explosions, and Conflicting Data on the Number of Targets

Incidents 08/18/2026, 06:46
🚨 On the night of August 18, 2026, Moscow and the region were subjected to a massive drone attack. According to Mayor Sobyanin, air defenses shot down between 40 and 83 targets. 🔥 Fires were recorded in residential buildings and industrial facilities, including a possible strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery. This is already the second major attack in two days — previously, a Wildberries warehouse burned down. #Moscow #Drones #AirDefense #War
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Blue Ferrari Luce, the first production electric car by Ferrari, sold at RM Sotheby's auction for $40 million

First production Ferrari Luce sells for $40 million: how RM Sotheby's auction turned the electric car market upside down

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:41
🚨 Historic record: first production Ferrari Luce sells for $40 million! 🏎️💸 🔹 RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey became the stage for a unique event: the first unit of the Ferrari Luce electric supercar sold for $40 million—36 times its initial estimate! 🔹 Jony Ive’s design sparked debate, but the model’s exclusivity (chameleon paint, grey leather interior) made it highly sought after by collectors. 🔹 Proceeds will go to charity—a tradition of RM Sotheby’s auctions. 🔹 While classic models (e.g., 250 GTO at $48.4 million) still lead, the Luce proves: even Ferrari electric vehicles can generate record sums. 🔹 The 2026 quota sold out in under 2 months, but the question of the model’s long-term liquidity remains open. #Ferrari #Luce #Auction #ElectricCars #Luxury #RMSothebys
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Overcrowded Dameisha Beach in Shenzhen: crowds of tourists on shore and in water, colorful umbrellas, vivid example of 'sea of people'

Dameisha Beach: A 'Sea of People' in Shenzhen — How Authorities Combat Overcrowding and Why Tourists Keep Coming

Incidents 08/18/2026, 04:25
🏖️ Dameisha Beach in Shenzhen is one of the most overcrowded in the world! 🌊 On peak days, there can be up to 200,000 people — 2.5 times the limit! 🚫 Authorities introduced a booking system, but crowds continue to grow. 📸 Viral photos and free metro access make it a magnet for tourists. ⚠️ Safety is at risk — what happens next?
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Fisherman in Mexico found alive after two weeks at a depth of 90 meters, swimming in water with diving equipment

Miracle in Mexico: Fisherman Found Alive at 90 Meters Depth Two Weeks After Disappearance

Incidents 08/18/2026, 04:12
🌊 Miracle in Mexico: 31-year-old fisherman Erasto Crisanto Valdes found alive at 90 meters depth 2 weeks after disappearance! 🇲🇽🔦 📌 Key facts: ✅ Went missing on July 23 while fishing in a cenote. ✅ Rescuers had already declared him deceased. ✅ Found by an international expedition (Mexico, Germany, USA, Dominican Republic). ✅ Survived thanks to air pockets in the cave. ✅ Diagnosis: severe dehydration and exhaustion. 💬 "Praise God that He gave me a chance to live again," said Erasto. 🌍 This occurred shortly after the rescue of 5 people in a flooded cave in Laos. #Mexico #Rescue #Miracle #Survival #CaveDiving
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