The Minister of Internal Affairs reported to President Zelenskyy on the circumstances of the death of the commander of the "Lyut" brigade, Colonel Maksym Kazban. He fought for Ukraine since 2014, leading "Lyut" in 2024.
Maksym Kazban, commander of the National Police of Ukraine's Joint Assault Brigade "Lyut", died today in a car accident in Donetsk region.
In Bucha, a 36-year-old local resident launched fireworks to impress a girl. He faces up to five years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a series of terrorist attacks by detaining seven FSB agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian military and law enforcement officers using improvised explosive devices. Among those detained are three minors who were recruited through Telegram channels for "easy money."
Ukrainian police, together with foreign colleagues, identified a resident of Dnipro who sent false reports about the mining of educational institutions and leisure centers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Latvia. He has been charged with knowingly false reporting of a threat to public safety.
The suspect demanded money for removing a conscript who violated military registration rules from the wanted list.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding the head of the sector of the Department for Protection of National Statehood of the SBU and two accomplices. They were exposed for extorting $300,000 for destroying case materials and not prosecuting.
The chief state inspector of the State Tax Service in Khmelnytskyi region was detained while receiving a bribe of UAH 200,000. The official demanded funds for reducing penalties, which could have led to the budget not receiving UAH 800,000.
The President of Ukraine signed a Decree on the introduction of a moratorium on unsubstantiated business inspections and the stimulation of economic growth. The NSDC decision provides for the protection of foreign investors, optimization of tax and customs control, and acceleration of the consideration of draft laws to improve business conditions.
Law enforcement officers detained two Kyiv residents, aged 23 and 33, who, for a monetary reward, set fire to the homes of military families in several regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators received instructions through mobile applications and managed to commit crimes in the capital, Chernihiv region, Kirovohrad region, and Poltava region.
On July 18, a training airsoft grenade detonated in a physiotherapy hospital in Ternopil region. A patient born in 1995 from Kyiv region carelessly pulled the pin, but there were no casualties or damage.
In the first six months of 2025, 99 citizens of Ukraine received the status of victims of human trafficking, which is less than 102 people in the same period of 2024. A decrease was recorded in most categories of exploitation, except for child sales.
In Kehychivka, Kharkiv region, a 20-year-old man attacked a police officer who was transferring a wanted draft dodger to the TCC. The assailant has been detained and faces up to five years in prison.
On July 20, a road accident occurred in the village of Rudno on the "Western bypass of Lviv" highway. A 21-year-old BMW driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Renault Trafic, as a result of which both drivers and five passengers of the Renault Trafic were injured.
In the village of Dubove, Volyn, a man hit a TCC serviceman on the head with a shovel during a document check. The victim suffered a broken finger and a bruised cheek, the attacker is being sought.
In Odesa, as a result of the attack, the upper floors of a nine-story residential building caught fire. Five people were rescued from the burning apartments, one rescued woman died. Pets were also evacuated from the damaged apartments.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau have completed the investigation into the case of illegal seizure of UAH 146 million from "Ukroboronprom". Five members of the criminal group, including former officials, have been notified of suspicion.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) found Denys Tsvietkov, an official of the National Police, to have unsubstantiated assets worth UAH 2. 4 million. As a result, his apartment in Kyiv, with an area of 82.5 sq. m., was confiscated.
In Chernihiv, a three-year-old boy fell from a second-story window when his mother left him alone. The child was hospitalized with bodily injuries, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
An explosion occurred in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district due to the controlled disposal of an enemy munition. It was found in the elevator shaft of a building damaged on June 17.
The case of a deputy of the Vinnytsia Regional Council from OPZZh, accused of evading military service and fraud, has been sent to court. He illegally received almost 200,000 hryvnias without performing the duties of a serviceman.
In Kyiv, a metro passenger shouted pro-Russian slogans, which led to a conflict with another passenger who hit her. The police have started an investigation into the incident, identifying all participants and deciding on the legal qualification.
Cherkasy police are investigating a fraud case where a coach collected over 1 million hryvnias for children's trip to Georgia, but lost them in a casino. Criminal proceedings have been opened, and victims are being interviewed.
Law enforcement officers detained "Naum", an "overseer" who coordinated criminal structures and controlled prisons in southern Ukraine. He is accused of creating criminal influence and extorting millions, including an attempt to seize an agricultural enterprise.
On the 165th kilometer of the "Kyiv-Odesa" highway, a Lexus RX350 drove into a ditch, and the 29-year-old female driver died on the spot. A 61-year-old female passenger, a 12-year-old girl, and a 3-year-old boy were hospitalized.
The director of a private company in the Zhytomyr region has been notified of suspicion for illegal sand extraction. Environmental damage is estimated at over 2.5 billion hryvnias.
In Ternopil region, a 53-year-old woman doused her 37-year-old rival with gasoline and set her on fire due to jealousy. The victim sustained 90% body burns, and the suspect faces up to 15 years in prison for attempted murder.
At the Armed Forces training ground, a cadet fired shots at instructors, as a result of which two servicemen died. The Military Law Enforcement Service and the National Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy; the suspect has been detained.
At the training ground of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Ground Forces in Chernihiv region, a cadet opened fire on military instructors, as a result of which two sergeants were killed. The police detained the shooter and opened proceedings under the article "premeditated murder".
Three officials have been notified of suspicion for land pollution and ignoring a court decision regarding an illegal landfill near Fastiv. About 1 hectare of land has been polluted, and the amount of damage exceeds UAH 600,000.
