Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will represent the prosecution in the case of former prosecutor Andriy Molochny, who caused a fatal drunk driving accident in Kyiv. Molochny, a chief specialist at the prosecutor's office, hit a woman in a pedestrian zone and fled the scene.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized that everyone who committed murder or rape of a minor should receive life imprisonment. He made this statement after the announcement of the verdict against Kosov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenager on the funicular.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv sentenced former UDO employee Artem Kosov to life imprisonment for the murder of a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The prosecution sought the maximum penalty for the accused.
In Kyiv, Khreshchatyk will be blocked daily at 09:00 until the end of the week for the national minute of silence. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, is preparing the corresponding order.
Property owners paid UAH 8. 7 billion in tax for January-August, which is 22% more than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions are leaders in payments.
Kyiv recorded a 17. 9% decrease in COVID-19 incidence over the week, with 1080 people infected. Hospitalizations also decreased to 89 people, but cases of the new Stratus (XFG) strain were recorded.
On Tuesday, September 23, warm and dry weather is expected in Ukraine with air temperatures up to +29 degrees. The exceptions will be Volyn and Rivne regions, where rains and +19+22 degrees are predicted.
The EU has started discussing the creation of a "drone wall" that would protect against further Russian attacks.
The Environmental Prosecutor's Office of the Prosecutor General's Office has filed a lawsuit against the Kyiv City Council and its executive bodies, demanding the official establishment of the boundaries of the Zhukiv Island landscape reserve.
In Kyiv, a suspicion notice was served to the driver of a Mercedes-Benz who, on Friday, while intoxicated, crashed into a minibus on Kasiana Street. As a result of the accident, a 51-year-old passenger sustained a fractured collarbone and a closed head injury.
Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.
On Monday, September 22, slight cloudiness is expected on the territory of Ukraine, no precipitation is foreseen. The daytime temperature will be 22-27° Celsius.
An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles. This information was confirmed by the Kyiv City State Administration.
On September 22, Ukraine is expected to have slight cloudiness with no precipitation. The air temperature at night will range from +10°C to +17°C, during the day from +24°C to +29°C.
Kyiv law enforcement officers checked the conditions of keeping the dog Misha, who was previously refused entry to the subway. Information about unsatisfactory care was not confirmed; the dog is well-groomed and undergoing socialization.
On September 20, an electronic scoreboard with the inscription "Glory to Russia" was noticed in the window of the Kyiv-Rakhiv train. The police seized the tablet device and are conducting a check.
In Kyiv, a drunk Peugeot driver crashed into a trolleybus, failing to maintain a safe distance. Patrol officers drew up administrative materials against the driver, who had 1.70 ppm of alcohol.
The Ukrainian Karate Federation has launched a fundraising campaign for scholarships for child athletes whose parents serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The initiative was started by American singer Kelsy Kimberlin, and the face of the campaign is karateka Mariia Hnes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the meeting is to persuade the US administration to join the security guarantee system and discuss sanctions against Russia.
World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, has united up to 5% of the world's population, or about 400 million people, to clean up litter. In Kyiv, a city-wide cleanup will take place on September 20 in all districts of the capital.
On the night of September 20, air defense is operating in the Kyiv region against enemy drones. Explosions are heard in Dnipro and Pavlohrad, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
A bus carrying Hasidic pilgrims was involved in an accident on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Reportedly, there are casualties, but there is no official information yet.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office terminated the lease agreement for two land plots totaling 40 hectares, valued at UAH 1. 7 billion. The company, associated with Viktor Medvedchuk, had not used the land or paid rent since 2006.
The United Kingdom has expanded sanctions against Russia, adding two oil tankers and Georgian politicians to the list. These measures are aimed at limiting the financing of the war in Ukraine and countering pro-Russian disinformation.
In Kyiv, a 19-year-old ran on the balustrade between escalators at the Khreshchatyk metro station and damaged an advertising light. He faces up to five years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 1. 7 billion euros in aid, of which 800 million is defense support. This amounts to 2% of the country's GDP, which is the third highest among partner countries.
A former high-ranking official of the State Fiscal Service has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office. His actions led to the state being charged UAH 108 million in penalties for the untimely refund of VAT.
Law enforcement agencies should open criminal proceedings regarding Oleksandr Bilchuk's transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected with the Russian military-industrial complex. This creates a threat of sensitive information leakage and may have signs of high treason.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Kyiv remains strong, free, and resilient. He emphasized that Ukrainians do not give up despite the aggression, and their courage protects all of Europe.
An international criminal organization has been exposed in Ukraine that, under the guise of "legal assistance," defrauded over 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia. The damages caused exceed UAH 186 million, and nine participants have been notified of suspicion.
