Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

A week after the introduction of the new law, Ukrainians declared 215 firearms and 8914 ammunition. The Ministry of internal affairs also reports the surrender of 15 weapons and 3,221 ammunition.

In the frontline settlements of Kharkiv region, the military provides shelter for stray cats. A fighter with the call sign Palych said that 7 cats live in their unit, two more come to eat.

Ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets explained the rights of consumers to return and exchange goods purchased during Black Friday. Buyers have the right to exchange non-food products within 14 days, provided that their presentation is preserved.

Law enforcement officers warn about the activation of scammers during Black Friday sales. The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided recommendations on protection against fraudulent schemes and actions in case of deception.

The Ministry of Health introduces new requirements for medical institutions to conduct psychiatric examinations starting January 1, 2025. Only licensed institutions and qualified psychiatrists registered with the EHSU will be able to conduct examinations.

A law on improving the procedure for obtaining and declaring firearms has come into force in Ukraine. By the end of January, the Diia app will allow users to view information about their own weapons.

The President said that experts and work with partners are ongoing to determine the characteristics of the missile that russia used to strike the city of Dnipro.

The Diia app will make it possible to obtain and renew weapons permits. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also plans to add information about shooting ranges, firing ranges, and gun shops.

In 2024, the police opened 4,700 criminal proceedings for illegal handling of weapons. Law enforcement officers seized 569 weapons, 1,500 grenades, and almost 200 kg of explosives.

Almost 1,000 homes in Kryvyi Rih are still without heat, affecting 130,000 customers, 11 hospitals and 43 educational institutions. Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba initiates an investigation and promises to restore heating by December 8.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Holodomor Museum, presented an electronic map of cannibalism cases of 1932-1933. More than 2050 cases have been digitized, demonstrating the scale of the tragedy in different regions of Ukraine.

Only 10% of Ukrainians use reflectors on their clothes at night. But even a small and inexpensive accessory can save lives.

Zelenskyy presented a new “Resilience Plan” to the Verkhovna Rada with a security system at the regional, city, and community levels. The plan provides for enhanced security in schools, modernization of shelters, and de-mining of territories.

The President announced a new security project to install metal detector frames in schools and public buildings. Government officials and local authorities should provide clear deadlines for the implementation of this initiative.

The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of a 10-point internal Resilience Plan, which will be presented next week. The issues of cultural heritage, security, and energy have already been worked out.

The unified register of missing persons under special circumstances includes 53860 people. Since September 2023, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been responsible for searching for such persons, including civilians, military personnel, and children.

One person died and nine were wounded in the shelling of Odesa region. Residential buildings, an educational institution and an enterprise were damaged, and psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided assistance to 15 victims.

As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, 4 people were killed and 18 wounded, including children. Rescuers continue to search under the rubble, and there is information about people who are not in touch.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a pilot project to strengthen security in schools with more than 200 students. The project provides for physical security, lighting, and access control on the territory of educational institutions.

The Minister of Internal Affairs announced that the facts of disability granting to law enforcement officers will be checked. All those who received a disability during the war will undergo a second VLC and MSEC.

The deputy minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the difficulties of accounting for weapons at the front and their uncontrolled spread. The government is taking steps to control the situation, and the parliament has passed a law on trophy weapons.

According to the National Police, there are 1. 4 million weapons in Ukraine, of which more than 750,000 are registered in the Unified Register. By the end of January, information about weapons will be available in the Diia app.

By the end of January, the Diia app will allow users to view information about their own weapons. The digital permit will completely replace the paper document.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for providing military personnel with hygiene products and medical examinations. Women will receive gynecological and mammological examinations, and men will receive urological examinations.

NABU Director Semen Kryvonos insists on creating his own expert institution to conduct independent examinations. The lawyers' community is against it because of the risks of manipulating evidence.

Ukrainians have submitted about 476,000 applications for weapons permits through the Unified Register. Law enforcement agencies have already made more than 461,000 decisions to grant the relevant permits.

The Ukrainian veterans' team won 188 medals at the Strong Spirit's Games in Madrid. The Ukrainians competed with teams from the United States, Estonia, Ireland, and the Netherlands in 5 disciplines.

Law enforcement officers eliminated a Russian X-59 missile in Sumy region that fell in a field but did not explode. The missile was more than 6 meters long and weighed about a ton, its warhead was separated and destroyed.

The Security Council discussed the protection of energy facilities and preparations for winter. The President announced the decision to strengthen air defense against the Shahed and certain types of missiles.

Three administrators of the Interior Ministry service center in Kyiv are suspected of interfering with the electronic queue to speed up car registration. Their accomplice helped re-register cars with forged documents for an additional fee.