Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

In the village of Svesa in Sumy region, 10 people, including 2 children, were injured in a Russian air strike. Four apartment buildings were damaged, including one five-story building that was heavily damaged.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs states that the information about the start of automatic recording of the absence of insurance is not true. The system has no technical or legal basis for such control.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of protective structures in Ukraine has increased from 20 to 62 thousand. The requirements for the design of shelters have changed, including an increase in the minimum height to 2.5 meters.

Kyiv authorities have announced 11 official locations for bathing on Epiphany, where rescuers and medics will be on duty. Pleso checked the water bodies for safety and sanitary standards.

The Minister of Internal Affairs has appointed National Guard veteran Dmytro Finashyn as an advisor on veteran policy. Finashyn, who rose from private to officer, will deal with rehabilitation and support for the Interior Ministry's military.

The Verkhovna Rada has approved Ukraine's defense budget for 2025 in the amount of UAH 2. 22 trillion. The Ministry of Defense will receive the most funds - UAH 1.57 trillion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs - UAH 438 billion, and the National Guard - UAH 161 billion.

Members of the Kyiv Koliada community visited wounded Ukrainian servicemen undergoing rehabilitation. The carolers presented the soldiers with handmade gifts and goodies, creating a festive Christmas mood.

Law enforcement units performed "Shchedryk" near Pokrovsk, where composer Mykola Leontovych once lived. The legendary melody was played by representatives of various law enforcement agencies serving in the Donetsk region.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has put the former head of the Kyiv Metro, Viktor Braginsky, on the wanted list. He has been hiding from the pre-trial investigation authorities since June 20, 2024, following an embezzlement scandal.

The Patrol Police provided parents with a list of important safety rules for children during the winter holidays. The recommendations include monitoring the location of children, using reflectors, and instructing them on how to behave in emergency situations.

The man offered employment for a senior position in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for 60 thousand dollars, posing as a relative of the minister. The fraudster was detained while receiving a $10,000 advance and sentenced to 7 years in prison.

On December 20, due to a malfunction in the state registries, the provision of services related to the change of vehicle ownership was suspended. The first car registration, installation of LPG and other basic services remain available.

The Law Enforcement Committee supported the draft law on registers No. 10242 for reconsideration, while maintaining the provisions on journalists. The draft law added the abolition of Lozovyi's “amendments,” but, according to Zhelezniak, in the “wrong wording.

The Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 9083 on new rules for vehicle trading by 270 votes. The law will allow car sellers to carry out transactions without registering with the MIA's Centralized Automobile Registration and Customs Control Center.

Citizens declared more than 1,000 firearms and 80,000 rounds of ammunition. The declared weapons include 350 assault rifles and 470 smoothbore shotguns.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has provided five key rules for the safe installation and operation of a Christmas tree at home. The recommendations relate to structural stability, electrical safety and the proper use of decorations.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the creation of a prosthetic and rehabilitation center on the basis of its medical facility. The Protez Foundation will take care of the construction, equipment and staff training.

Until the end of December 7, heavy fog with visibility of 200-500 meters is forecast in Kiev. Drivers and pedestrians are given recommendations for safe movement in conditions of limited visibility.

As a result of an airstrike in Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed, 8 of whom were in cars. 24 people were injured, including three children aged 4 months, 4 and 11 years.

The Lviv Court of Appeal upheld the measure of restraint for Vyacheslav Zinchenko - detention until January 12 without bail. The suspect was detained in Dnipro on July 25.

The Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will undergo an internal audit and replace managers after a journalistic investigation. All structural units will be inspected, and the NACP will monitor the lifestyle of officials.

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.