Kyiv
In two to three weeks, the results of a forensic examination of the Kyiv subway tunnel, which suffered significant damage such as cracks, water leaks and corrosion, are expected.
During the monitoring of the media space, a video was found showing a group of people in a residential area of Kyiv demonstrating a flag with Nazi symbols.
Law enforcement officers exposed a drug syndicate consisting of 44 people, seizing drugs worth over UAH 5 million. The group received an annual profit of UAH 135 million.
Ukraine's Air Force warns of missile targeting Kryvyi Rih.
Kyiv and various regions of Ukraine are on air alert due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack.
There is no critical situation at the stations of the "blue" line of the Kyiv subway, there is no threat to human life.
The European Commission has launched initiatives in Kyiv aimed at stimulating research and innovation between the EU and Ukraine. The initiatives include the opening of the Horizon Europe office in Kyiv.
In October 2023, more than 60,000 SMEs in Ukraine won public procurement contracts worth more than UAH 20 billion, accounting for 71% of the total value of contracts, with construction companies receiving the largest share.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies have uncovered an underground production of olive oil and sauces labeled with well-known Italian brands in Kyiv, seizing more than 90 tons of counterfeit products.
Traffic on the renovated Degtyarivskyi overpass in Kyiv has been opened, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced. The renovated structure has increased dimensions and capacity and will be fully completed next spring.
A Kyiv court extended the detention of Judge Oleksiy Tandyr until February 17 in the case of a car accident that killed a National Guard officer, and seized his property and funds.
Customs officers in Ukraine have seized a Jurassic fossil dating back about 161-165 million years that was attempted to be illegally exported to the United States without proper documents. Experts recommend that the fossil, a well-preserved sea urchin shell, be included in the list of objects of national heritage of Ukraine.
Japan plans to change its military export policy and send Patriot missiles to the United States, allowing Washington to provide additional air defense for Ukraine.
Oleksandr Petrovsky, a soldier from Kyiv region, won a grant in the Do Your Own with KURATOR contest to open a Family Cafe, which will have a game room, trampolines and a playground.
The Russian drone attack on Kyiv region resulted in no human casualties and no damage to critical infrastructure due to effective air defense.
FAVBET betting shop has been opened on the territory of the Mercure Kyiv Congress hotel at the following address: Kyiv, Cosmo Multimall (Shulyavka), 42a Oleksy Tykhoho St. (letter K).
Ukrainian troops destroy 18 out of 19 Shahed drones launched by Russian troops from Crimea.
On the eve of the New Year's holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded Ukrainians that it is forbidden to use fireworks and other pyrotechnics in the country.
A man has been detained in Kyiv for desecrating a Hanukkah monument and could face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to five hundred tax-free minimum incomes, the National Police reports.
Ukrzaliznytsia is increasing the number of cars on popular rail routes to meet holiday demand and has introduced a new route in western Ukraine for Christmas and New Year.
Two Chernivtsi customs officers are suspected of abuse of office for facilitating the illegal import of 168,000 e-cigarettes into Ukraine, which resulted in tax losses of UAH 42 million.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has convened the National Defense Council to discuss security and support for the Ukrainian military amid possible Russian attacks. The meeting, which will be attended by new members of the government, is scheduled for December 20.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trusted by 77% of Ukrainians. Serhiy Prytula and Vitaliy Klitschko are next in terms of trust, although trust in Klitschko has significantly decreased.
A Kyiv resident was sentenced to two years in prison for throwing paint on pedestrians in Podil. The offender, who was caught with the paint and a bicycle, was found guilty of eleven counts of hooliganism.
Kyiv police have conducted a detailed inspection of the Demiivska-Lybidska metro tunnel following an emergency that caused leaks, ordering a forensic examination. This follows an official investigation into negligence and the closure of six metro stations due to a safety hazard caused by the damaged tunnel.
In Odesa, a man inflicted serious bodily injuries during a fight in a restaurant, which led to his detention and possible imprisonment for a term of five to eight years. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Exports of Ukrainian trucks to the EU are up 30% thanks to the 'transport visa-free regime,' reports Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov. This regime is crucial for supporting grain exports and economic growth amid problems with export routes.
A man who desecrated the graves of Ukrainian soldiers by damaging photo frames was detained in Vinnytsia region. The suspect, previously convicted of theft, confessed to the crime, stating that he was intoxicated at the time.
Starting from December 20, Dnipro City Express will offer modern rail service on the Dnipro-Kamianske route, with barrier-free travel and charging ports, with a travel time of about 40 minutes and a fare of UAH 12 to 18.
A catering factory has opened in the Kyiv region, where up to 10,000 meals a day can be prepared. Another similar facility is planned to open soon in the Kharkiv region.