Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

In Sumy, after an enemy attack, a hit was recorded in the area of Svobody Avenue. Windows were damaged, cars are burning, the search for victims continues, and one person was provided with medical aid.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs spoke about the penalties for using fake driver's licenses offered on social media and reminded that the only legal way to get a license is through a service center.

Minister Klymenko informed about the formation of humanitarian aid for civilians in the area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. About 150 food packages have already been prepared for delivery through the military.

ARMA employees cannot use cars with cover plates because they do not have operatives. The lawyer explained that such license plates can only be used by agencies with operational officers, such as the SBU, the MIA, and the NABU.

Most of the Ukrainian defenders released from captivity continue to serve in the Defense Forces. Rehabilitation centers are being opened for their socialization, and social workers will work in every military unit.

The head of the DIU outlined the priorities for the release of prisoners: seriously wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders. The strategy was presented at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk announces the capture of 102 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. The negotiating group for the exchange of prisoners was expanded to include representatives of the SBU, the GUR, the MIA, the Armed Forces, the SZR and the Ombudsman.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs explains the concept of “protected spaces” in schools for the physical protection of students. These spaces are set up on the ground floors and in basements, using gabions and metal shutters.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has clarified the procedure for exchanging driver's licenses after the expiration of the 2-year validity period. The exchange is possible online or at a service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, provided there are no more than 2 traffic violations.

Commanders of Berkut units in Lviv, Kharkiv regions and the city of Sevastopol, as well as the assistant chief of staff of the Lviv Berkut, have been notified of suspicions for dispersing protesters on February 19, 2014. Their actions led to the killings of 12 protesters and other serious consequences.

Sabine Lackner, head of the German Technical Assistance Agency, visited Kyiv to discuss humanitarian aid for the winter. THW has already provided €120 million worth of assistance to Ukraine and plans to continue its support.

ARMA officers arrived to inspect the Gulliver shopping center in a car with non-existent license plates. ARMA has no legal grounds to use cover plates, as it is not a subject of operational investigative activity.

The President of Ukraine has instructed the GUR, the SBU, and the MIA to actively communicate with the families of captured Ukrainians. The agencies are to explain the process of forming exchange lists and present a strategy for the return of prisoners.

Fraudsters are posing as employees of MIA service centers and offering to buy a driver's license without exams. The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasizes that you can only get a license in person after passing the exams.

Prime Minister Shmyhal held a meeting on shelters in schools. The ministries prepared proposals for the construction of safe ground shelters and reinforcement of school buildings to improve the safety of students.

A 26-year-old Kyiv resident posed as a volunteer and deceived people who wanted to buy military equipment. He received payment but sent empty parcels, defrauding 19 people of almost UAH 600,000.

Ukrainians are actively using the service of replacing driver's licenses through Diia. The service is available for a variety of needs, including expiration, loss or damage to the license, change of data, or obtaining a plastic version.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law decriminalizing petty thefts of up to UAH 3,028. The law strengthens administrative liability for such offenses and introduces new rules on repeated and systematic thefts.

Attackers are using audio dupes created by artificial intelligence to deceive citizens. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine advises to be cautious of suspicious messages and not to share personal information on social media.

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including a baby. Rescuers pulled 5 people out of the rubble, and the city's civilian infrastructure was damaged.

In Sumy region, a driving school instructor promised to help a woman pass a practical driving test for a bribe.

The head of the main service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a significant increase in the number of women applying for driver's licenses. This is due to martial law and the general desire of Ukrainians to have a driver's license.

The car sharing service in the Diia app has been used 408,127 times. The service can be used by both owners and authorized users of cars, and it is also possible to cancel the sharing.

The revenues of the general fund of the state budget for the first half of 2024 amounted to UAH 913. 4 billion, which is 18.8% more than planned. General fund expenditures amounted to UAH 1.54 trillion, which is 11% less than planned.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has disclosed details of the preparation and escape of the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion. The man arrived in Lviv 10 days before the crime, prepared carefully, and after the murder fled by rail to Dnipro.

An 18-year-old suspect in the murder of linguist Iryna Farion was detained in Dnipro. The Ministry of Internal Affairs showed a video of the detention and search operations, including the detainee's answers to questions about the crime.

The weapon used to kill Iryna Farion has not yet been found. The suspect was preparing an alibi, bought clothes for conspiracy and had funds for living in Lviv, the source of which is being investigated.

Law enforcement officers, together with the suspect, are collecting information for the evidence base in the case of the murder of Irina Farion. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is monitoring the leakage of pre-trial information about the suspect, which could affect the trial.

Foreign branches of SE “Document” have resumed accepting applications for passports for men. To receive the services, you need to pass verification through the 'Reserve+' application and confirm the availability of military registration documents.

The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine met with advisors from the Nordic and Baltic countries. They discussed the adaptation of security legislation to EU standards and the reform of law enforcement agencies.