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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Russian kamikaze drone flies over Kyiv during the second wave of attacks on August 12, building damaged in Darnytskyi district

Second Wave: Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Again on August 12, Building Damaged in Darnytskyi District

Incidents 08/12/2026, 15:37
🚨 SECOND WAVE: Kyiv Under Attack Again On August 12, Russian occupiers directed a new group of drones at the capital. This is already the second attack of the day. 🔹 Air defense is operating in enhanced mode. 🔹 A non-residential building was damaged in the Darnytskyi district. 🔹 Earlier that day, warehouses in the Kyiv region were on fire. The situation remains tense. Emergency services are on the scene.
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Ukrainian soldiers use a laser-based air defense system to destroy a drone at dusk — a key element of Ukraine’s victory in the 2026 aerial war

260,000 Drones Shot Down: How Ukraine Wins the 'Air War' in 2026

Incidents 08/12/2026, 15:23
🇺🇦 Ukraine has shot down more than 260,000 Russian drones since the beginning of 2026. According to Ministry of Defense data, 195,000 fixed-wing UAVs and 66,000 quadcopters have been shot down. 🚀 The DELTA system plays a key role. 📈 The number of shot-down drones increased sharply in July. 🛡️ This saves lives and exhausts the enemy's resources.
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Concept of the 2014 Microsoft Raven smartphone: front and back view with Windows logo

Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. What the Cancelled 2014 Surface Phone Looked Like

Technology 08/12/2026, 14:27
📱 Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. Photos of a secret 2014 Surface Phone prototype have appeared online. The device with a metal body and Windows logo could have become Microsoft's first own smartphone. ❌ The project was cancelled after the acquisition of Nokia. 🔄 The idea was revisited only in 2020 with the Surface Duo. #Microsoft #SurfacePhone #TechHistory #Raven
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Damaged building in Novorossiysk port after drone attack: shattered windows and explosion marks on facade

Attack on the 'Black Sea Gates': Consequences of a Massive Drone Strike on Novorossiysk Port

Incidents 08/12/2026, 13:26
🚨 Attack on the 'Black Sea Gates': Consequences of a Massive Drone Strike on Novorossiysk Port On the night of August 12, 2026, the port and urban infrastructure of Novorossiysk was subjected to a massive attack using unmanned aerial vehicles. According to local authorities and specialized monitoring services, the air raid alarm and the operation of air defense systems in the Azov-Black Sea coast area continued for more than five hours. 🔹 Damage: Main targets — grain and liquid bulk terminals of NMTP. Fires and damage to civilian objects have been recorded. 🔹 Logistics: Delays in vessel processing may affect raw material shipments to countries in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. 🔹 Status: Technological processes have been suspended to assess the damage. 👉 Read the full analysis of the situation in our material.
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Combat robot Ravlyk UMP-2 in the field: a symbol of Ukrainian-Danish cooperation in military equipment production

Ukraine and Denmark join forces: Launch of joint Ravlyk robot production in Europe

Technology 08/12/2026, 12:06
🇺🇦🇩🇰 **Ukraine and Denmark launch joint production of Ravlyk robots** Companies UUT and Vidar Industries have created a JV in Denmark to produce unmanned ground systems. 🔹 **Goal:** Expanding capacity and strengthening European supply chains. 🔹 **Plans:** Up to 3,000 robots per year, first batch of 500 units already in 2026. 🔹 **Tasks:** Logistics, evacuation of the wounded, demining. This is an important step for scaling Ukraine's defense industry in Europe! 🚀 #Ukraine #Denmark #Ravlyk #UAV #Defense
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Debris of a downed Russian 'Geran' attack drone with 'GERAN-2' marking on the asphalt next to a Ukrainian patrol police car

Shahed Replacement: Russia Halts Production of 'Geran-3' Jet Drones in Favor of New Model

Incidents 08/12/2026, 09:48
🚨 Russia has halted production of 'Geran-3' drones. 📉 The HUR MoD of Ukraine reports that jet drones were only a transitional model. Now the focus has shifted to 'Geran-4' with a new airframe and Telefly LX-WP-160 engine. 🔍 Intelligence revealed the 'guts': 45 foreign components were found in one drone, 22 of which are American. 🛡️ In response, the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the ZIRKA interception system, created to combat high-speed jet aircraft.
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Epicenter hypermarket in Zaporizhzhia on fire after Russian night attack, firefighters and destruction visible

Nightmare in Zaporizhzhia: 'Epitsentr' in flames, casualties and destruction after Russian attack

Incidents 08/12/2026, 09:17
🔥 Zaporizhzhia under attack: 'Epitsentr' in flames, casualties and destruction after Russian night strike. 🔥 📌 On August 12, 2026, Zaporizhzhia was attacked by kamikaze drones. Fire at the 'Epitsentr' shopping center, destruction of private homes and commercial facilities. 🚨 According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, there are no casualties, but other sources report deaths and injuries. ⚡️ Local blackout: 1,200 consumers without power. Restoration will begin when security allows. 📉 Systematic attacks on the city: August 11 — 6 dead, 19 injured; August 10 — 24 injured, including a child. 🏥 Hit on a children's hospital. The international community demands an end to attacks on civilian objects.
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