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Lutsk

A city in western Ukraine
Lutsk is a city in western Ukraine, the administrative center of Volyn Oblast. The city has an area of 40.23 km² and, as of 2023, a population of 215,986 people. It is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Galicia-Volhynia Principality and hosted a congress of European monarchs in 1429. It is home to the famous Lubart's Castle, the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral with its adjacent dungeons, and the House with Chimeras.
1980
The longest residential building in Ukraine was completed in the city
2001
The city is depicted on the 200-hryvnia banknote
2011
Lutsk Castle took first place in the "7 Wonders of Ukraine" campaign
2021
Second place in Ukraine for quality of life according to "NV"
2024
Third in the ranking of transparency of Ukrainian cities according to Transparency International Ukraine
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TCC denied information regarding the detention of Dmytro Fedorchuk and revealed new details of the $7,000 bribe case in Volyn

The Volyn TCC denied involvement in the detention of Dmytro Fedorchuk and clarified that the case involves a different serviceman. The agency stated that he is suspected of extorting 7,000 dollars; however, the object of the unlawful benefit was not found.

Society • June 5, 10:22 AM • 2745 views
In Volyn, the acting head of the Lutsk TCC was preliminary detained over a $7,000 bribe – Ombudsman

In Volyn, the acting head of the Lutsk TCC was detained on suspicion of receiving $7,000. The official allegedly assisted in evading mobilization.

Society • June 5, 09:17 AM • 3253 views
TCC employees in Dnipro abducted a man and, when he fell ill, dumped him near a trash bin. Two of them have been served with notices of suspicion

In Dnipro, TCC military personnel abducted a man and dumped him near a trash bin in critical condition. Two suspects have already been served with notices of suspicion for kidnapping.

Crimes and emergencies • June 1, 12:35 PM • 3744 views
New incident involving teenagers and TCR occurred in Lutsk – minors damaged a service vehicle

In Lutsk, teenagers damaged a vehicle belonging to a TCC notification group during a document check of a man. The children were not injured; the circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated.

Society • May 30, 07:58 PM • 21013 views
In Lutsk, unidentified individuals attacked the regional road maintenance base and damaged equipment

In Lutsk, unidentified individuals damaged equipment and premises of the Volyn Regional Road Administration (Oblavtodor). The company's management stated this was another attempt to intimidate the staff.

Society • May 11, 09:46 AM • 3670 views
Lutsk Lyceum officials earned millions through fictitious military defermentsPhoto

A scheme for the fictitious employment of men at a lyceum to secure military deferments has been uncovered in Lutsk. The losses to the state budget amount to over 3 million hryvnias.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 01:08 AM • 5881 views
Woman in Volyn tried to sell her six-year-old son for $25,000 - policePhotoVideo

A 39-year-old resident of Lutsk district was detained while transferring money for the child. The woman faces up to 15 years in prison, the boy was transferred to a children's center.

Society • April 21, 10:36 AM • 3367 views
NABU and SAP announced a new suspicion in the case of $30,000 for development in Lutsk

SAP and NABU exposed a scheme to receive $18,000 for facilitating development in Lutsk. Deputies received funds for voting in the interests of a former MP.

Society • April 16, 12:52 PM • 3430 views
Holy Fire from Jerusalem arrives in Ukraine - border guards meet the relicPhoto

The relic was brought from Jerusalem via Warsaw and handed over to Volyn border guards. The fire was delivered to Lutsk and will later be sent to churches and the front.

Society • April 12, 09:28 AM • 5231 views
In Lutsk, a group of young people attacked TCR military personnel with blows during a document check.

In Lutsk, a group of teenagers attacked military personnel who were trying to check the documents of a Vinnytsia resident. The offender was detained, and the attackers are being sought by the police.

Society • April 11, 06:26 PM • 4863 views
In Lutsk, a girl started shooting, one of the bullets hit a trolleybusVideo

A young girl opened chaotic fire on Teatralna Square in Lutsk and hit a trolleybus window. There were no casualties, and the police opened proceedings.

Crimes and emergencies • April 6, 02:21 PM • 3641 views
In Ukraine, over 3,400 complaints regarding child rights violations were received in a year – Ombudsman

In 2025, the Ombudsman's Office processed 3426 appeals and returned 667 children. The total number of children returned from occupation and the Russian Federation reached 2063.

Society • April 2, 01:56 PM • 2880 views
Russia responded to Ukraine's Easter truce proposal with a massive drone attack - Zelenskyy

The occupiers attacked energy and civilian facilities with hundreds of drones in response to the silence initiative. Air defense shot down 90% of targets, but there were hits in several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 04:51 PM • 5626 views
Fire at the "Nova Poshta" terminal covered 3.6 thousand square meters - State Emergency Service showed the consequences of the Russian attack on LutskPhoto

Rescuers extinguished the fire at the Nova Poshta terminal and warehouses covering an area of 21 thousand square meters. There were no casualties or injuries as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 10:56 AM • 4396 views
"Today is quite a busy diplomatic day": Zelenskyy called Russia's massive attack a Russian response to diplomacyPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine with 339 drones, hitting civilian targets and warehouses in Lutsk. The President stated that this is a response to peace proposals.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 08:59 AM • 4581 views
Russian attack on Lutsk - "Nova Poshta" reports terminal destroyed, residents asked to close windowsPhoto

Russian Shaheds destroyed a postal terminal and a residential high-rise building. The company promises compensation to customers, and residents are asked to close windows due to smoke.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 05:52 AM • 3949 views
Russia attacked Lutsk with "Shaheds", there are damages and fires in warehouses

The enemy attacked Lutsk with Shahed-type UAVs, hitting an industrial facility and damaging a high-rise building. There are no casualties, all city systems are operating normally.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 05:18 AM • 4039 views
Lutsk Mayor Polishchuk dismissed

Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk submitted his personal resignation. City council deputies supported this decision by a majority of votes at the 90th session.

Politics • March 25, 09:49 AM • 2847 views
Spring 2026 - Ukraine prepares music concerts, festivals, and exhibitionsPhoto

In spring 2026, Ukraine will host music concerts, festivals, gastronomic and art events. Performances by leading artists, a beer festival, Lutsk Food Fest, and exhibitions in Kyiv are planned.

Culture • February 28, 09:42 AM • 96229 views
NABU detectives conducted searches at the 'Lutsk' customs post of the Volyn customs: what is known

NABU detectives conducted searches at the 'Lutsk' customs post and other real estate objects used by officials of the Volyn customs. As a result of the investigative actions, over $850,000 was seized.

Crimes and emergencies • January 22, 04:42 PM • 3706 views
In Lutsk, a man shot a police officer who shielded a woman and child

In Lutsk, a man was detained after shooting a police officer during a domestic dispute. The officer shielded a woman and child, and the buckshot lodged in his bulletproof vest.

Crimes and emergencies • January 15, 12:54 PM • 7028 views
Today, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Political Prisoner Day: the history of its establishment

On January 12, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Political Prisoner Day, initiated in 1975 by Vyacheslav Chornovil. This day honors Ukrainians who suffered for their beliefs, particularly during the repressions of 1972 and the ongoing Russian aggression.

Society • January 12, 08:21 AM • 56437 views
Traffic restrictions on a number of routes lifted: current situation on the roads

As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Society • January 9, 02:55 PM • 45941 views
MHP Run4Victory 2026 Marathons in Kyiv and Cherkasy: 100% of funds and donations collected – for the recovery of defendersPhoto

MHP Run4Victory 2026 Marathons in Kyiv and Cherkasy: 100% of funds and donations collected – for the recovery of defenders.

Society • January 6, 10:54 AM • 5936 views
Demanded a bribe of $30,000: a bail of UAH 4.9 million was posted for a Lutsk City Council deputy

A preventive measure in the form of a bail of UAH 4. 9 million has been chosen for a deputy of the Lutsk City Council. He was exposed for receiving an illegal benefit of 30 thousand US dollars for facilitating construction.

Society • January 5, 12:58 PM • 5808 views
Uzhhorod topped the ranking of the most expensive housing rentals in UkrainePhoto

Uzhhorod has become the most expensive city in Ukraine in terms of the average cost of apartment rental, surpassing Kyiv and Lviv. The average rental price in Uzhhorod is 21,300 hryvnias per month, which is 12% more.

Economy • January 1, 01:15 PM • 9617 views
In Volyn, fires at critical infrastructure facilities were extinguished after a Russian attack: consequences shownPhotoVideo

In Volyn, fires at critical infrastructure facilities that arose as a result of a night attack by the Russian Federation have been extinguished. Preliminarily, there were no casualties or injuries; more than 90 rescuers were involved in extinguishing the fires.

Society • January 1, 08:12 AM • 25942 views
Russia attacked critical infrastructure in Volyn: fires in Lutsk and the region, 103,000 consumers without electricity

Enemy UAVs attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Volyn, causing fires in Lutsk and Kovel districts. Over 100,000 subscribers are without power, and there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 06:19 AM • 4158 views
Lutsk attacked by enemy UAVs on New Year's Eve

On the night of January 1, the enemy attacked Lutsk and the Kovel community with drones. Some of the UAVs were heading towards Lutsk, causing a fire.

Society • January 1, 12:38 AM • 20804 views
NABU and SAP exposed MPs who received bribes for voting in the Rada

NABU and SAP exposed an organized criminal group of current people's deputies who systematically received bribes for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. Details of the undercover operation will be released later.

Crimes and emergencies • December 27, 10:43 AM • 4947 views