The SBU, SBI, and National Police prevented the illegal sale of "trophy" weapons and ammunition, detaining nine dealers. Among the seized items were Russian grenade launchers, Kalashnikov assault rifles, and large-caliber ammunition.
A deputy of the Poltava City Council has been served with a notice of suspicion for undeclared crypto assets totaling over 200 million hryvnias. He did not include them in his reports for 2022–2024, and updated data for 2025 also proved to be unreliable.
After Russian shelling, Chernihiv region found itself in a complete blackout. The authorities deployed dozens of "points of invincibility," the police intensified patrols, and critical infrastructure switched to generators, which caused interruptions in water supply and low voltage in the network.
Law enforcement officers detained a woman who, under the pretext of a "cleansing ritual," defrauded a Kyiv resident, taking possession of her valuables. The perpetrator faces up to three years in prison.
In Fastiv district of Kyiv region, a 20-year-old BMW driver crashed into a power pole. As a result of the accident, a 16-year-old passenger died, and the driver and another 16-year-old boy were hospitalized.
A group of people's deputies has registered a draft law proposing to restore the penalty point system for drivers for traffic violations, which was abolished in 2020. Drivers will receive 1 to 5 points for violations, and accumulating 15 points (10 for new drivers) will lead to a temporary suspension of their license.
The Ministry of Justice and military departments of Ukraine have published an algorithm of actions for families of servicemen who are missing or captured. The instruction covers обращения to state bodies, document processing, receiving payments, and distribution of monetary allowance.
On October 21, Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with 20 Shahed kamikaze drones. As a result of the shelling, four civilians were killed, including a 10-year-old child, and four more were injured.
In the village of Myhalky, a 15-year-old Opel Vectra driver lost control, causing the car to collide with a tree. A 14-year-old passenger died, and six other teenagers were hospitalized with injuries.
Dynamo Stadium named after Valeriy Lobanovskyi will now be able to host 4333 fans instead of 1800. This became possible due to additional security measures and the expansion of the shelter area.
A man who systematically raped his common-law wife's 14-year-old daughter will spend 10 years in prison and will not be able to work with children for three years after his release.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers uncovered an international cocaine smuggling channel from Spain, seizing almost 3 kg of drugs worth over UAH 18. 5 million. Two participants in the scheme have been notified of suspicion and remanded in custody.
Four members of the underground neo-communist group "Organizing Committee of the Ukrainian SSR" have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of disseminating communist symbols and promoting a totalitarian regime.
Ukraine is preparing a new law on housing policy, which guarantees housing to orphans and children deprived of parental care after they turn 18. The document provides for the provision of temporary or social housing until permanent housing is obtained and retains the right to preferential loans.
In Biliaivka, a 44-year-old intoxicated Skoda driver drove onto the roadside, hit a 67-year-old woman, and crashed into a fence. The victim died on the spot, the driver was detained.
A conflict arose in Dnipro between local residents and TCC military personnel who detained a man wanted for violating military registration rules. Passers-by joined the skirmish, trying to free the detainee by attacking law enforcement officers and military personnel.
SBU counterintelligence thwarted a terrorist attack attempt in Dnipro, detaining a 38-year-old drug addict from Kharkiv who planted explosives under a National Police official's car. Russian special services tried to remotely activate the explosives, but the SBU prevented the detonation.
In Ternopil region, men in a Mercedes caused an emergency situation on the road, cutting off a TCC car and taking a conscript from it.
In Kyiv, men in civilian clothes with weapons detained other men. The National Police stated that these were law enforcement officers who were carrying out arrests as part of a pre-trial investigation.
Cyberpolice urge people not to hand over cards and to ignore suspicious offers to avoid criminal liability and loss of banking services.
On October 16, in Khmelnytskyi region, women blocked a service car of the TCC notification group, obstructing its movement. The police stopped the blockade, all involved persons are being identified, and the TCC emphasizes the unacceptability of such actions.
A minibus overturned on the Kyiv-Odesa highway near the village of Khomynka, injuring at least eight people. Police and medics are working at the scene, and traffic is hampered.
In the Odesa region, on the morning of October 17, a 63-year-old truck driver ran over two servicemen near a mobile checkpoint. Two soldiers, aged 34 and 36, died as a result of the accident.
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" may be banned in Ukraine, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
In Kharkiv region, a morgue employee was detained for appropriating gold jewelry and personal belongings of fallen soldiers. The police are identifying all victims and checking for other possible cases.
NABU detectives, who were supposed to fight corruption, found themselves at the epicenter of corruption scandals and accusations of raiding. One striking example is the case against businessman Fedorychev, as an attempt to seize terminals in the port of "Pivdennyi."
The Third Assault Brigade commented on the detention of individuals who are allegedly their fighters in Ternopil region. The brigade is open to cooperation with law enforcement agencies and condemns violence against civilians.
On the Kyiv-Irpin highway, a Lexus car hit a moose. The driver died on the spot, the passenger was hospitalized in serious condition.
In Ternopil region, soldiers illegally deprived people of their liberty, tortured them, extorted money, and seized property. Seven suspects have been charged, and a pre-trial investigation is underway.
Law enforcement warns of a fraudulent scheme: criminals offer easy money, demand funds, and then disappear. Police advise checking vacancies and not disclosing bank card details.
