Kyiv
In 2024, 6877 pedestrians were injured in road accidents, 983 of them died. The police have provided recommendations for increasing the visibility of pedestrians on the road by using reflectors and light clothing.
A video of a brutal attack on a young man by a group of young people was found on social media. The police of Kyiv region began checking and identifying the persons involved in the incident.
A 47-year-old Kyiv resident stabbed his acquaintance several times during a chance meeting over a long-standing conflict. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker faces up to 8 years in prison.
The court ordered the Ministry of Culture to return St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv to the Roman Catholic Church. The decision was made after a long struggle by the community and a petition signed by 25,000 citizens.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, in Kyiv. The leaders discussed regional security, energy, and social issues that concern both countries.
In Buchansky district, work has been completed to eliminate the consequences of enemy shelling. Rescuers rescued 5 people, including 2 children, no one was injured.
Three multi-storey buildings and 13 cars were damaged in two districts of Kyiv region as a result of hostile shelling. A 5-year-old child was wounded and hospitalized, his life is not in danger.
An explosion occurred in an apartment on the 7th floor of a 10-storey building in Irpin on Dzherelna Street. Rescuers are working at the scene, no one was injured.
Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Zelenskyy. The two sides will discuss security, energy, infrastructure, trade, and a common path to the EU.
On the night of January 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 X-59/69 missiles and 61 Shahed drones. Air defense forces destroyed 48 targets, but there was damage in three regions.
In Vyshneve, the balconies of a high-rise building from the 5th to the 9th floor were damaged, and 5 people were evacuated. In Fastiv district, a fire broke out at a 600-square-meter production facility, with no casualties.
Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.
A nine-story building was damaged in Kyiv region as a result of a night attack with partial collapse of structures. The debris caused a fire on the territory of a manufacturing plant with an area of 600 square meters.
An explosion was recorded in the capital of Ukraine. Prior to that, an air raid was declared due to the threat of enemy drones.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and KCSA urges people to go to civil defense shelters immediately. Earlier, the Air Force reported the detection of a UAV in the region.
Yuriy Galushkin, the former commander of the Kharkiv military unit, was taken into custody for 60 days without bail. He was re-detained after being released on bail of UAH 5 million due to new circumstances in the case.
The head of KCMA, Timur Tkachenko, announced the replacement of the heads of district administrations in the capital. The changes are aimed at enhancing security and solving the problems of Kyiv residents faster.
According to Zelenskyy, each such “shahed”, like every Russian missile, is made on the basis of foreign components-critical components without which Russian terror would not be possible at all.
The head of the KCMA, Timur Tkachenko, announced the upcoming revision of the rules for public transport during alarms. The authorities are looking for a balanced solution to ensure the safety of Kyiv residents and avoid crowds.
A 13-year-old girl was beaten on a sports field by other schoolgirls aged 11 to 15. The police are investigating the incident, questioning witnesses and collecting profiles of all parties to the conflict.
Kyiv's Pechersk Court has remanded Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn in custody until March 22, 2025. The case is related to his trip to Italy in August 2022 to meet with his 2-year-old son.
A 37-year-old resident of Yahotyn publicly tore down and damaged the state flag of Ukraine from the facade of a store. Police detained the offender and served him a notice of suspicion under Article 338 of the Criminal Code.
Over the course of 4 days of inspections in Kyiv, 95 violations were identified among 430 passenger carriers. The main violations are the lack of permits and non-compliance with the drivers' working hours.
The NACP chairman explained the lack of a full verification of the declarations of Oleh Druz, who was detained for illegal enrichment. The Armed Forces psychiatrist purchased real estate and cars worth more than $1 million during the war.
The SBI has submitted to the court an indictment against former senior Interior Ministry officials for organizing titushky during Maidan. They are accused of abducting, torturing and killing activists in 2014.
An accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway, killing Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette). Her husband and young child were also injured in the accident and hospitalized.
The SBU exposed a criminal group of 4 people who produced fake documents to evade mobilization. The monthly profit of the group reached UAH 3 million, and the cost of one document was up to $5000.
A nighttime drone attack on the Kyiv region killed three people and injured others. Houses in Brovary and Glevash were damaged, and the rescue operation lasted until 9 am.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 58 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces shot down 25 drones, with casualties in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
In Brovary, 12 private houses and a shop were damaged in a night attack by Russian proxies, killing two people. A damage assessment committee is working on the scene, and the victims are being provided with the necessary assistance.