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In Vynohradar, a 62-year-old man ran into a building entrance after a 15-year-old girl and began touching her. The perpetrator was detained and placed under house arrest.

OUN leader Andriy Melnyk and his wife will be reburied in May 2026. The ceremony will take place at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.

Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls: what Ukrainians should expect from the weather on May 19

On May 19, rains with thunderstorms will occur across Ukraine, with hail possible in the south and center. Temperatures will reach 29 degrees, while in Kyiv, up to 25 degrees is expected.

A man who shot at acquaintances and barricaded himself in an apartment has been detained in Kyiv. Police have opened a case on the grounds of hooliganism.

In the capital, a man fired two shots during an argument and barricaded himself in his own home. Police are negotiating with the shooter; there are no casualties.

Andriy Yermak's defense has appealed the court's decision on detention with bail. The former Head of the Office of the President is suspected of laundering 460 million hryvnias.

Singer LELÉKA returned to Kyiv after performing at Eurovision

LELÉKA returned to Kyiv after the Eurovision final with the song "Ridnym. " The artist entered the top 10 of the rankings, receiving a total of 221 points from the audience.

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has arrested the former deputy head of the capital's customs office for failure to pay bail. He is suspected of laundering $2 million for a hotel in Bukovel.

In Semypolky, a 45-year-old intoxicated man inflicted severe injuries on a child following a conflict with his wife. The boy was hospitalized, and the father has been taken into custody.

"Azov" and "Khartia" involved – first patrol officers completed training at firing ranges introduced after the Kyiv terrorist attack

The first groups of patrol officers have completed a two-week intensive course in firearms training and tactical medicine. The training was conducted by experienced fighters from Azov and the National Guard.

Attacked two passers-by with a knife – a man who went AWOL was detained in Zhytomyr

Zhytomyr police detained a man who wounded two people with a knife. The perpetrator turned out to be a deserter; he faces a lengthy prison sentence.

Received 7 million hryvnias from a former high-ranking official - two pseudo-employees of the SBU and police have been served with charges

In Kyiv, two fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers swindled a pensioner out of 7 million hryvnias. The perpetrators accused the man of purchasing drones for the Russian army.

Kyiv authorities plan to raise public transport fares to 30 UAH starting in July - KMDA

The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) plans to set the fare at 30 hryvnias per trip starting July 15, 2026. Discounts and new travel passes will be available for regular passengers.

Former Head of the Office of the President Yermak was released from pre-trial detention on 140 million hryvnias bail. He was held in a paid cell due to a case involving the legalization of 460 million.

The Pechersk Court has partially lifted the seizure of the Trade Union Building and canceled its transfer to ARMA. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has regained the right to return to the building.

Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.

In Kyiv, a woman shot a man over a remark about noise in the yard – police

A 43-year-old Kyiv resident wounded a 27-year-old man in the arm and abdomen after a remark about noise. Police detained the perpetrator; she faces up to seven years in prison.

From May 18 to June 20, traffic on Stolychne Shose will be restricted to two lanes in the direction of the city. Repairs will take place from the Automobile Center to Ostrivna Street.

Police seize BMW and Range Rover from drivers for dangerous driving in Kyiv

In the capital, drivers who organized street races and drifted in the city center were detained. Police seized the vehicles due to suspected tampering with vehicle identification numbers.

Rain and thunderstorms to cover almost all of Ukraine – forecaster reveals where temperatures will reach +25°C

On May 18, short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +25 degrees Celsius. In Kyiv, temperatures are forecasted to be around +20°C with possible precipitation.

Ukraine honors the memory of the victims of political repressions and those who died from AIDS. The world celebrates the birthday of the Internet and World Telecommunication Day.

Occupied Oleshky on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe due to water and food shortages

In occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages, there is a critical shortage of water, food, and medicine. Dmytro Lubinets has called on the Red Cross to assist with the evacuation of residents.

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using new missiles with Western components for strikes on Kyiv. He called for an immediate shutdown of supply channels.

In Kyiv, a man under the influence of drugs quarreled with a woman and threw a knife into her back; he has been detained

In Kyiv, a man was detained for throwing a knife into his partner's back during an argument. The attacker showed signs of drug intoxication and behaved aggressively toward the patrol officers.

Wang Yi stated that Beijing and Washington are ready to facilitate peace negotiations. Xi Jinping will visit the US in the fall to strengthen strategic stability.

Martin Green suggested Russia's return if its broadcaster proves independence from the Kremlin. British politicians have called such a statement moral cowardice.

Driver who fatally struck National Guard member at a Kyiv checkpoint sentenced to seven years in prison

A court has sentenced a driver who, traveling at a speed of 134 km/h, struck servicemen at a checkpoint in Kyiv. One National Guard member died at the scene, while another sustained injuries.

Zelenskyy ordered the strengthening of Kyiv's defense due to Russia's plans to involve Belarus. The enemy is preparing strikes against government and military facilities in the capital of Ukraine.

The Russian Federation may strike Kyiv's government quarter, but will not destroy underground bunkers. Destroying the shelters would require nuclear weapons or strategic aviation.

The HACC has set bail ranging from 9. 9 to 20 million UAH for four individuals involved in a case concerning the legalization of 460 million UAH. The group is linked to elite construction projects near Kyiv.