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Court sentences occupier to prison for raping a woman in Donetsk region for more than two months — PGO

Court sentences Russian serviceman to 12 years for the systematic rape of a 57-year-old woman in a village in Pokrovskyi district. The crime continued for about two months, and the serviceman threatened to kill the victim.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:50 PM • 8374 views
Former head of the occupied Donetsk pretrial detention center charged with cruel treatment of civilians

A former employee of the Donetsk pretrial detention center headed the occupation facility and held five civilians in inhumane conditions. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Society • August 14, 04:09 PM • 8042 views
A drunk TCC officer assaulted a soldier in Ivano-Frankivsk region; he faces up to 12 years in prison — SBIPhoto

The SBI detained a senior lieutenant who, while intoxicated, assaulted a 45-year-old soldier at a TCC, injuring him. The officer was notified of suspicion of exceeding his authority under martial law.

Society • August 14, 03:37 PM • 11223 views
In Rivne region, authorities are searching for a convict who escaped from a hospital

Rivne police are searching for 44-year-old Oleksii Tkachenko, who left a hospital in Klevan without authorization on July 29, where he was receiving treatment while serving his sentence. The man may be anywhere in Ukraine.

Society • August 14, 12:13 PM • 4402 views
Near Kyiv, a man got behind the wheel of an SUV at a car dealership and threatened to use explosivesVideo

A 52-year-old man in Bila Tserkva got behind the wheel of an SUV at a car dealership and threatened to use explosives. Police detained him, no explosive devices were found, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Crimes and emergencies • August 13, 07:27 PM • 8453 views
In Ternopil region, a Volkswagen crashed into a Peugeot - there are injured and fatalities, including a childPhoto

The driver of a Volkswagen Golf entered the oncoming lane, where they collided with a Peugeot.

Society • August 13, 05:49 PM • 10675 views
Systematically beat and humiliated Ukrainian prisoners - an employee of a pretrial detention center in the Luhansk region has been served with a notice of suspicion

Law enforcement officers have served a notice of suspicion on an employee of Russia’s penitentiary system for torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Luhansk region. Facts of cruel treatment of at least 27 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen have been documented.

Society • August 13, 01:37 PM • 4314 views
At a hotel in central Kyiv, a man slashed a visitor with a utility knife — the attacker has been detainedPhoto

In Kyiv’s Pecherskyi District, a 36-year-old man attacked a visitor at a hotel restaurant, injuring him with a knife. The attacker was detained and faces up to seven years in prison.

Kyiv • August 13, 07:40 AM • 4535 views
Defense for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder opposes the death penalty

The lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with Charlie Kirk's murder, said that the bullet flew over the crowd, so the death penalty should not be applied. They also dispute a political motive, pointing to a lack of evidence.

News of the World • August 13, 01:38 AM • 4461 views
The EU and its allies condemned Iran for executing protesters

A group of 32 countries, including 29 European states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, condemned Iran for sentencing participants in the protests to death. Since the beginning of the year, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on charges related to national security.

Politics • August 13, 12:55 AM • 5026 views
France strengthens forest protection after record fires this summer

French authorities are tightening forest controls after record fires destroyed more than 100,000 hectares. A total of 420 people suspected of causing the fires have been detained, including 166 minors.

News of the World • August 13, 12:36 AM • 4186 views
In Cherkasy region, an 11-year-old girl died by suicide — police are investigating the circumstances

In Horodyshche, an 11-year-old girl died after being hospitalized, reportedly having taken medication. Police are establishing whether this is connected to a video of a conflict involving her.

Society • August 12, 02:42 PM • 3988 views
Three more traitors who fought in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions sentenced to 15 years - SBU

The court sentenced three traitors who fought against the Defense Forces in the Pokrovsk and Kharkiv sectors to 15 years in prison. They were found guilty of high treason and collaborationist activities.

Society • August 12, 01:31 PM • 4340 views
Fatal crash on the Darnytskyi Bridge — Tesla driver faces up to 8 years in prison

The Tesla driver, traveling at 189. 7 km/h, collided with a Suzuki and a Lanos, resulting in the death of a 63-year-old female passenger. He is charged with violating traffic rules that caused a death.

Society • August 12, 10:48 AM • 12452 views
Former Ukrainian Armed Forces psychiatrist suspected of laundering UAH 34.5 million through criminal means — case sent to courtPhoto

The former chief psychiatrist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is suspected of laundering more than UAH 34. 5 million obtained through criminal means. His case has been referred to court, and he is in custody.

Society • August 12, 10:28 AM • 3906 views
13 suspects in the case of torture at an Odesa district TCR - SBIPhoto

The SBI has identified four more employees of a district TCR in Odesa region involved in unlawful detention and violence. The total number of suspects has risen to 13.

Society • August 12, 09:31 AM • 3608 views
Four agents were detained for passing data on military facilities in three regions of Ukraine to the FSBPhoto

The SBU counterintelligence service exposed an FSB agent network that coordinated air attacks. Four informants were detained in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 07:49 AM • 5976 views
In Kyiv, a man opened fire and wounded his friend during an argumentPhoto

In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi District, a 29-year-old man shot an acquaintance twice, wounding him in the chest and leg. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained; he faces up to 8 years in prison.

Kyiv • August 12, 06:25 AM • 6034 views
They Used a Knife and Brass Knuckles — Two Minors Who Attacked Women in Kyiv’s Podil District ArrestedPhoto

Two minors who attacked women in Kyiv’s Podilskyi District have been arrested. The 16- and 17-year-old boys struck their victims with a knife and brass knuckles, seriously injuring one woman.

Society • August 11, 11:55 AM • 13047 views
In Poland, a group of people are on trial for beating a Ukrainian man in Radom, including a former MMA fighter

In Poland, those accused of brutally beating a Ukrainian man in Radom have appeared in court, including a former MMA fighter. The attackers shouted nationalist slogans, and the victim sustained serious head injuries.

Society • August 11, 10:42 AM • 9379 views
In Crimea, a former United Russia lawmaker was arrested after the body of a 12-year-old schoolgirl was found in his yard

The body of a 12-year-old girl was found in the yard of a former lawmaker; according to the investigation, she inhaled gas from a canister. The man was remanded in custody for two months.

Society • August 11, 12:40 AM • 15138 views
Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas in the murder case of Tupac Shakur

Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas in the case of Duane Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. The 63-year-old Davis has pleaded not guilty.

News of the World • August 10, 11:16 PM • 4493 views
In Cherkasy region, a serviceman was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering two people

A serviceman who in September 2025 shot a man and a woman with an automatic rifle and also robbed a house was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court took into account that he had previously been convicted of intentional murder.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 11:56 AM • 3513 views
A couple in Poltava region will stand trial for systematically torturing their 10-year-old son

A couple from Kremenchuk district will stand trial for systematically torturing their 10-year-old son. According to the investigation, the parents regularly treated the child cruelly.

Society • August 10, 10:28 AM • 4063 views
11 Russian servicemen sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting six civilians in the Kyiv region

A court in absentia sentenced 11 Russian servicemen to life imprisonment for shooting six unarmed civilians in the Kyiv region in 2022. The people were killed near "Dobropark" and in the village of Motyzhyn.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 03:16 PM • 7520 views
Repeatedly raped two stepdaughters - in Zaporizhzhia, the court upheld the sentence of a 37-year-old man

The Court of Appeal upheld the sentence of a 37-year-old man, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and committing lewd acts against his 7-year-old and 12-year-old stepdaughters. The crimes were committed in 2019 and 2023.

Society • August 7, 05:27 PM • 7865 views
Man who directed Russian strikes on Kharkiv sentenced to 15 years in prison based on SBU evidence

Based on evidence collected by the SBU, a court sentenced to 15 years in prison a man who directed Russian strikes on Kharkiv in the summer of 2023. The perpetrator was found guilty of high treason.

Society • August 7, 04:51 PM • 5783 views
120 people were fictitiously mobilized — officials of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers in Bukovyna and Volyn were notified of suspicionPhoto

Former and current heads of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers entered false data into the "Oberih" register, creating fictitious mobilizations. They were notified of suspicion of official forgery.

Society • August 6, 03:34 PM • 4826 views
An FSB agent among the clergy of the UOC (MP) sentenced to 15 years for high treason — SBU

A UOC (MP) priest was sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes in Donetsk region. The FSB recruited him through his daughter, who lives in Russia.

Society • August 6, 01:25 PM • 4278 views
Turkey takes a step toward ending its 40-year conflict with the PKK

Turkey’s ruling coalition has submitted to parliament a bill providing immunity from prosecution for some PKK members. The document is intended to facilitate the return of thousands of fighters from Iraq, but does not apply to the group’s leader, Öcalan.

Politics • August 5, 08:55 PM • 4112 views