The suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder did not have a permanent job and earned occasional income. The man was not a courier, as some media previously reported.
On September 1, the 2025/2026 academic year began in Ukraine. The first lesson is dedicated to honoring fallen defenders, and security is provided by 1600 officers of the Educational Security Service.
A suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy has been detained in the Khmelnytskyi region. Dozens of police officers and SBU employees worked on solving the crime, which was under the personal control of the President of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that work on the investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy is being conducted around the clock. In Lviv, an unknown man shot the politician five times as he was returning from the gym.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, reported the murder of Andriy Parubiy. Law enforcement officers are working at the crime scene, clarifying the circumstances and looking for the shooter.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko and Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported to President Zelensky the initial circumstances of Andriy Parubiy's murder in Lviv. All forces have been engaged for the investigation and search for the killer.
Rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv at the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in the Darnytskyi district. 23 people died, the fate of 8 remains unknown, 53 were injured.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
Representatives of 55 foreign diplomatic missions visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. The visit took place after the Russian shelling that led to the death of 15 civilians, including four children.
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service and Kyiv police are working at the impact sites after the shelling. 4 dead and about 30 wounded are reported, identification of body fragments is ongoing.
Female deputies of local councils can cross the border if their activities are not paid from the local budget. Departure is possible only within the scope of a business trip, if the deputy works in local self-government bodies and receives a salary.
On August 18, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attacks, 10 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 46 were injured.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.
Ukrainian drivers who have lost their documents due to the war can restore their driver's license and vehicle registration certificate free of charge. This requires a document from the investigator confirming the status of the injured person.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing a new procurement system in the National Guard: a single commission will make decisions, and almost 200 rear positions will be cut. This is intended to ensure transparency and efficiency of logistics for frontline needs.
During peaceful protests near the Ivan Franko Theater, related to the NABU and SAP bill, provocations were recorded. Unknown individuals burned flags, but the organizers of the protest distanced themselves from these actions.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
NABU and SAP exposed a corruption scheme involving inflated prices for UAV and EW procurement. Among the suspects are a People's Deputy, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen; four have been detained.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a draft law to protect and rehabilitate Ukrainian soldiers after captivity. The assistance will cover illnesses acquired in captivity and will be equated to assistance for illnesses sustained during service.
The investigation into the attack on journalist Yuriy Makarov has been completed: according to the police, he inflicted the wounds on himself.
President Zelenskyy reported that the night attack by the Russian Federation was calculated to overload air defense, and Kyiv became the main target. As a result of the strike, a child died, 80 people received assistance, 64 were injured, including 9 children.
In Kyiv, two SES helicopters are involved in extinguishing large areas of fires in districts affected by Russian shelling. This happened after a double attack on the night of July 31.
In Kyiv, half of the apartments in the building were destroyed as a result of the impact. Rescuers are communicating with a man under the rubble, giving him water.
Kyiv suffered a double attack: first by kamikaze drones, including jet "Shaheds", and then by missiles. Among the injured are nine children, which is the largest number for a night since the beginning of the war.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and 48 were injured. The entrance of a residential building was destroyed, and rescue operations are underway.
A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv for Maksym Kazban, commander of the National Police of Ukraine's Joint Assault Brigade "Lyut", who died in a road accident in Donetsk Oblast. He was buried on the Alley of Warriors at Baikove Cemetery.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported that no offenses were recorded during peaceful protests regarding the NABU and SAPO bill. Russians expected to use these actions for provocations, but their hopes did not materialize.
Representatives of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies will hold a meeting at the Prosecutor General's Office next week. This decision was made after a meeting with the President, where ways to strengthen the work of institutions and eliminate duplication of functions were discussed.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko announced the readiness of law enforcement officers to maintain order during possible protests related to bill 12414. The HUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) warned about Russia's attempts to use these protests to undermine Ukraine's stability.
