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Bail of UAH 6. 9 million was posted for Volodymyr Kompanychenko, the former head of the SBU department in the Zhytomyr region. The funds were paid on Tuesday.
In Kyiv, police brought administrative charges against a 44-year-old man who was beating his seven-month-old Malinois dog in Natalka Park. The incident was recorded by a witness, who provided the video to law enforcement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia may be transferring weapons and technologies, including electronics for drones, to Iran. This can be seen in the wreckage of "Shaheds" that strike the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine cannot trust Russia's statements about ending the war. He emphasized that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas does not guarantee peace.
In the Kyiv region, in the first 5 days of March, A-95 gasoline rose in price by almost 5 hryvnias. Prices for other types of fuel also increased, except for A-98 and A-80.
From March 6, 37 additional automatic traffic violation detection systems will start operating in Ukraine. The total number of cameras will reach 377, 35 of which will be installed in new locations, and two will resume operation.
Inflation in Ukraine decreased from 16% to 8% at the end of last year, and at the beginning of 2026 continued to slow down to 7. 4%. This was facilitated by high harvests and the NBU's actions regarding the foreign exchange market.
This year, 45% of Ukrainians plan to celebrate March 8, while 52% of respondents will not. The popularity of the holiday has significantly decreased compared to 2021.
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Russian aggression has dealt a devastating blow to Ukraine's ecosystems, destroying forests, steppes, and nature reserves. Restoring the destroyed territories will require significant effort and time, and some areas may become "red zones."
In Vinnytsia region, the director of a psycho-neurological boarding school was exposed for turning his wards into unpaid labor. He was notified of suspicion of human trafficking, and the court chose a pre-trial restraint - detention with a bail of UAH 332,000.
In Rivne region, an indictment has been sent to court against four individuals who organized the illegal departure of 13 conscripted men abroad in 2022. Their data was entered into the "Shliakh" system as drivers of humanitarian cargo.
From the end of 2026, Ukrainians traveling to the EU will have to undergo a paid electronic ETIAS authorization costing 20 euros. This system does not cancel the visa-free regime, but requires prior permission for short-term trips.
Pediatrician Marta Kopan explains how to properly act when a child has a high fever, emphasizing the importance of undressing and sufficient fluid intake. She also advises when to give antipyretics and in which cases to call an ambulance.
Veterinarian Yelyzaveta Babiy explained how to recognize signs of stress in pets and when to seek professional help. She explained the differences in stress manifestations in cats and dogs, as well as the danger of chronic stress.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
In Khmelnytskyi, a road conflict between a male and female driver ended with the abduction and torture of a man. The victim was beaten, taken out of the city, and forced to record a video apology.
The Kyiv City State Administration has refuted information about new rules for crossing the Paton Bridge. The KMDA has not prepared or published such materials.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported at least 555 deaths in Iran as a result of Israeli-American airstrikes. The attacks covered 131 cities in the country.
The owner of an energy distribution company and three officials are suspected of embezzling UAH 68 million. The funds were siphoned off through a fictitious position of an advisor with a million-hryvnia salary.
Before being damaged by a Russian strike, Ukrainian and Russian oil was transported via the Druzhba pipeline. The halt in supplies deprives Ukraine of export revenues and funding.
In Sumy, an obstetrician-gynecologist was notified of suspicion in the case of the death of a 27-year-old woman in labor from acute blood loss after a C-section. According to the investigation, the doctor did not tightly apply sutures and did not control the stopping of blood loss.
On February 26, the first meeting of the supervisory board of JSC NNEGC "Energoatom" took place, where Rumina Velshi was elected as the chair and Patrick Fragman as the vice-chair. The board reaffirmed the priority of nuclear safety and began analyzing the company's activities.
This spring, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in water levels due to heavy snowfall, which could lead to flooding in some regions. Experts predict a water level increase of 0.2-0.7 meters, as well as possible flooding of residential buildings on the Southern Bug and in Kropyvnytskyi. For Kyiv, the threat of flooding also exists, especially for low-lying areas on the left bank.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a forecast of geomagnetic activity for March. Short periods of increased activity and minor magnetic storms are expected.
Funding will be provided by a budget program and a reserve fund. Priority lists of roads to be repaired first have been identified.
People's Deputy Anastasia Radina reported possible violations of the detention conditions for NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, specifically the absence of glass in the cell window. Agency representative Yevhen Pikalov announced an internal investigation and the absence of complaints from the detainee himself.
The first month of spring in Ukraine is expected to be within the climatic norm, with an average monthly temperature of 1-7 degrees Celsius. March will begin under the influence of an anticyclone, which will provide predominantly calm weather without significant precipitation at the start of the month.
Hungary is strengthening the protection of its energy infrastructure and deploying troops near key facilities. This decision was made after the halt of oil supplies via the "Druzhba" pipeline on January 27.
A program to provide portable charging stations to families with children with disabilities of subgroup A has been launched in Ukraine. 4,000 stations have already been sent out, and a total of 10,000 have been purchased.