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.

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Firefighters and medics work at night at the site of an energy strike in Sumy, August 17, 2026

Tragedy in Sumy and strikes on energy infrastructure: Results of the night of August 17, 2026

Incidents 08/17/2026, 11:26
🚨 Russian troops shelled Sumy, Odesa, and Chernihiv on the night of August 17, 2026. 🔥 In Sumy, 2 people died and one was injured. Rescue workers extinguished fires in residential buildings. ⚓ In Odesa, a civilian vessel under the flag of Togo was damaged during an attack on the port. ⚡ In Chernihiv, more than 10,000 subscribers were left without power after a strike on an energy facility. 🛡️ On the front in the Sumy region, the enemy attacked positions, but no advancement was recorded.
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Police vehicle in Bydgoszcz, Poland, at the scene of the attack on Ukrainian children

Attack in Bydgoszcz: Ukrainian children beaten for speaking their native language

Incidents 08/17/2026, 09:26
🇵🇱 In Bydgoszcz, Poland, two Ukrainian children (14 and 12 years old) were attacked in a park near the station simply for speaking their native language. The attackers—a man and a woman with a dog—insulted and beat the children. 🚔 The police have launched an investigation, and the consulate has taken the case under control. 📢 Polish authorities promise to tighten measures to protect foreigners amid rising xenophobia.
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Helicopter drops water on a massive column of black smoke from a forest fire in Hainaut, Belgium

Apocalypse in Hoge Venen: Belgium Battles Largest Forest Fire in History

Incidents 08/17/2026, 06:21
🔥 Belgium is battling its largest forest fire in history. The fire has engulfed 3,000 hectares of the Hoge Venen reserve. Authorities have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism: assistance is being provided by the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, and other countries. Residents of two villages have been evacuated, but houses have not yet been damaged. The summer of 2026 has become a time of massive fires across Europe. 🚁🇧🇪
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Graphic illustration of budget GPU shortage: three GeForce RTX graphics cards and a $$$ icon with 'ENTRY LEVEL GPU OFF' text

The End of the Era of Affordable Graphics Cards: PC Partner Warns of Global Shortage of Budget GPUs by Late 2026

Technology 08/17/2026, 04:02
🚨 PC Partner warns: by the end of 2026, we face a shortage of budget graphics cards. Due to a lack of memory, manufacturers will focus on expensive models, leading to a sharp rise in prices for "popular" GPUs. The company's revenue has already dropped by 9.2%. Time to buy cards now while they are still available! 💸📉 #videokarty #defitsit #PCPartner #Zotac
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X Square robots sort parcels at a speed of 1816 per hour, demonstrating record performance

Sorting Speed Record: X Square Robot Surpasses Figure AI with 1,816 Parcels Per Hour

Technology 08/17/2026, 03:20
🚀 X Square Robot sets a new sorting speed record: 1,816 parcels per hour! 📦 During a continuous broadcast on August 12, a system with two manipulators showed a result 45% higher than Figure AI humanoids (1,247.8/hr). 🤖 However, experts point out the lack of an independent audit and differences in testing methodology. 🧐 #Robotics #Logistics #XSquare #FigureAI #TechNews
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Roblox logo against a collage of game scenes, illustrating the US Senate investigation into child safety on the platform

US Senate Launches Official Investigation into Roblox: Are Children at Risk for Profit?

Technology 08/17/2026, 02:09
🚨 US Senate launches investigation into Roblox! Senators accuse the platform of neglecting child safety for profit. 🧒⚖️ 📉 In the spotlight are financial abuses and cases of violence. Roblox leadership promises to provide data by August 31 but insists on their innocence. 🛡️ 🌍 The investigation complements a wave of lawsuits from US states and total bans on the platform in other countries. Is the future of the popular game at risk? 🕹️🚫 #Roblox #USSenate #ChildSafety #Gaming #TechNews
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Destroyed combat drone on the ground in Yemen, showcasing Houthi losses during Yemeni Air Force operations

Yemeni Air Force ramps up use of combat drones against Houthis: new losses on the Makban front

Incidents 08/17/2026, 01:49
🇾🇪 Yemen: Air Force ramps up drone use against Houthis 📍 Drone strikes recorded on the Makban front (west of Taiz). 📉 Houthi losses: 3 killed, commanders injured. ⚠️ Situation intensified in Taiz, Marib, and Al-Jawf. 👥 Government troop losses in Taiz: 3 killed, 7 injured. 🚀 General Al-Asiri called the use of drones a step forward for the Air Force. #Yemen #Drones #Houthis #War
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Construction site of Hualong-1 nuclear power plant in China: aerial view of active works, cranes and foundation preparation

Hualong-1: Ten Years of China's Nuclear Surge and Export Ambitions

Technology 08/17/2026, 01:17
🇨🇳 By 2026, China's "Hualong-1" nuclear power plant has become a symbol of energy sovereignty. In 10 years from foundation laying to record indicators: 65 billion kWh, 150,000 jobs, and export potential of $4 billion per plant. AI integration and passive cooling make it a leader among 3rd-generation nuclear plants. 🚀⚡ #Hualong1 #NuclearEnergy #China
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Massive wildfire in the High Fens, Belgium: fire spreads across hills, smoke rises into the sky

Largest Fire in Belgian History: Flames Engulf 3,000 Hectares in the High Fens and Threaten the German Border

Incidents 08/17/2026, 00:24
🔥 The largest fire in Belgian history has engulfed 3,000 hectares in the High Fens. The fire threatens the German border, and smoke has reached France. Firefighters from 3 countries have been mobilized, and the EU has deployed equipment. Residents have been evacuated, and climatologists link this to climate change. #Belgium #Fire #Climate #Europe
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Police cars with flashing lights outside a building in Lexington, Kentucky, at the scene of a mass shooting

Bloody Summer in the USA: A series of mass shootings in Kentucky, Virginia, and Chicago claimed dozens of lives

Incidents 08/17/2026, 00:06
🚨 The USA is engulfed in a wave of violence: a series of mass shootings occurred within 24 hours. 📍 Lexington (Kentucky): shooting at a concert, 1 dead, children injured. 📍 Virginia: shooting near a university dormitory, 5 injured. 📍 Chicago: shootout, 2 people in critical condition. 📍 Michigan: mass murder, 5 victims, suspect found dead. Police have cordoned off the areas, the investigation continues. #USA #Shooting #News
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