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.
In Kyiv, two car wash employees were detained for stealing USD 22,500 and EUR 1,700 from a client's car. Most of the stolen funds have been recovered and returned to the owner.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, an official of the migration service and a lawyer were exposed for producing fake permanent residence permits for draft dodgers. For 5 thousand dollars, they created a fictitious status of foreigners, using data of real persons.
The GUR special unit "Artan" conducted a complex operation in the Zaporizhzhia direction, regaining control over important positions. Forward groups were destroyed, equipment was hit, dozens of occupiers were eliminated, and logistical arteries were cut off.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Law No. 14303 on one-time monetary assistance for harm to life and health. The document expands the circle of persons entitled to assistance, including critical infrastructure workers, and extends the period of its implementation.
Artificial intelligence can reduce critical thinking and create dependence, but it also helps free up memory for more complex tasks. Experts emphasize that the impact of AI depends on how it is interacted with.
Virologist Alla Myronenko explained that the thaw is not the main reason for the surge in ARVI, and a decrease in incidence is expected in the second half of March. She emphasized the importance of prevention, including masks and ventilation.
President of the European Council António Costa stated in Kyiv that Ukraine's future is being written in Kyiv, not in Moscow. He emphasized that Russia cannot gain an advantage at the negotiating table while losing ground on the battlefield.
The International Paralympic Committee has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Winter Paralympic Games under their own flags. Ukraine and the Czech Republic have announced a boycott of the Games' opening ceremony.
Law enforcement officers are conducting searches at the premises of "Kyivavtodor" on February 24. The investigative actions concern the procurement of materials for winter road maintenance in 2024-2025.
Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station has resumed normal operation. This happened after temporary restrictions related to events marking the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has issued an official statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and twelve years of Russian aggression. The MFA emphasized the need to strengthen Russia's isolation, sanctions pressure, and the use of immobilized Russian assets.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoika spoke about the influence of weather conditions on human mood and well-being. He noted that there is no clear pattern, and the influence of weather is a background factor.
In Volyn, a customs official registered eight cargo electric vehicles as passenger cars, resulting in the budget losing over 700,000 hryvnias. He has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office.
Kyiv Oblast police have launched an investigation into the possible violation of ostrich keeping conditions in a garage in Bila Tserkva. The information came from social media from an animal welfare organization.
Neurologist Oleksiy Pelepeychenko said that pain in the temples after work is often a consequence of muscle overload and can worsen by the end of the week. He emphasized the importance of excluding other causes, such as hypertension, and warned against self-medication.
