Lviv

In Rivne region, a storm damaged the roofs of more than 10 residential buildings in Dubno district and felled trees in Dubno and Varash districts. 13 settlements are completely de-energized, another 3 are partially, 2553 subscribers are without electricity.

A strong storm with thunder and squally winds is raging in Lviv, leading to fallen trees and power outages. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi urged residents to stay in safe places.

Law enforcement officers eliminated a drug smuggling channel, seizing cocaine worth almost 7 million hryvnias. The organizer, a resident of Lviv, involved international drivers to transport drugs, which were then sold in Ukraine.

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new regional train No. 826/825 Lviv - Ternopil - Khmelnytskyi from July 11. The renovated train EPL9T No. 007 received 2nd class comfort, individual seats, USB sockets, and beverage vending machines.

Due to a break in the contact network in Khmelnytskyi region, a number of trains are delayed. Traffic is moving on one track, and restoration work is underway.

A bus carrying Ukrainians, en route from Lviv to a dance festival, was involved in an accident in Hungary. As a result of the crash, 21 people were injured, and four Ukrainians sustained serious injuries.

Ukrzaliznytsia is expanding the list of trains with women's compartments, adding three new routes from July 25. Now, women's compartments are available on 15 trains, intended for women or women with children under 5 years old.

In Kyiv, work is underway to restore the track, and power has been partially supplied. Trains in the Fastiv direction run according to the usual schedule, in the north-western direction — with reserve locomotives. Flights in the Korosten direction go through Pochayna and Darnytsia.

In Ternopil region, the chief forester and the director of the state enterprise have been notified of suspicion. Their actions led to the illegal destruction of 6,267 trees, causing environmental damage of almost UAH 57 million.

Lolita Kuzina, head of the "DobroDiy" Charity Exchange, explains why the scandal involving Nazariy Husakov's alleged fraud undermines trust in charity. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and responsibility in fundraising.

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Due to an empty freight train derailing in Rivne Oblast, trains No. 80 Lviv – Dnipro and No. 64 Lviv – Kharkiv are running with a delay of more than 2 hours via an bypass route. Passengers from Dubno, Brody, Shepetivka, and Slavuta are being picked up by Intercity No. 744 Lviv – Kyiv.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs criticized the publications of Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov, which concerned public safety. The agency warned against manipulation and the use of “sensitive topics” for political purposes.

The owner of a private house in Kharkiv found an unexploded Russian UAV "Molniya - 2". SES bomb disposal experts neutralized the explosive object without damage or casualties.

Information is spreading online that a UAV allegedly fell in the center of Lviv. Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, emphasized that this information does not correspond to reality.

On June 29, the Lviv region was subjected to an attack by combat drones and cruise missiles, with critical infrastructure being the target. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi confirmed there were no civilian casualties.

In Lviv, Ihor Kalynets, a Ukrainian poet, dissident, and long-term political prisoner of Soviet camps, died at the age of 86. He was convicted in 1972 for his poems and was held in Perm concentration camps along with other prominent Ukrainians; he is also a laureate of the Shevchenko Prize.

Lviv police identified and fined the drivers of Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XT6 for drifting in the city center, videos of which were shared on social networks. One of the drivers had previously been stopped for traffic violations, and after analyzing the video recordings, a number of other violations were discovered by both drivers.

Law enforcement officers detained Nazarii Husakov's close friend, who tried to escape by car during searches, deliberately running over a DSR operative. The man has been detained, the car is in the impound lot, investigative actions are ongoing in the fraud case.

Police are conducting searches in Kyiv and Lviv at the residences of Nazarii Husakov, his relatives, and acquaintances. The investigation is establishing possible facts of misuse of charitable funds intended for treatment.

On June 24, at approximately 07:00 in the town of Dublyany, Lviv district, a Volkswagen Passat B7 and a Mercedes-Benz 609D collided. Six passengers of the Mercedes-Benz 609D sustained bodily injuries and were hospitalized.

Ukrzaliznytsia promptly restored the movement of train No. 52 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia after an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Passengers will be delivered to Zaporizhzhia, and the return journey will depart on schedule.

31-year-old Lviv resident Nazarii Husakov, suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, is suspected of fraud after collecting funds for treatment. Social media users noticed discrepancies in his reports, traces of Photoshop on screenshots, and suggest that he inflated drug needs, transferred money into crypto, and spent it on gambling. Two criminal cases have currently been opened.

Ruslan Kravchenko began his work as Prosecutor General without bureaucratic introductions. He disclosed priorities, which include the fight against corruption, coordination of law enforcement agencies and control over budget funds, as well as the protection of business rights and the inevitability of punishment for war criminals.

Law enforcement officers opened two criminal proceedings regarding the fundraising for the treatment of Nazarii Husakov, a resident of Lviv, who claimed to need an expensive drug. Social media users expressed concern over the lack of accountability, while Husakov left Ukraine.

The National Agency for Asset Management and Recovery (ARMA) held a tender for the management of the seized "Zhovten" complex in Koncha-Zaspa, which caused a new scandal. The winner was "Kompania Konstanta 2020" LLC, associated with Odesa businessman Borys Kaufman, who is already systematically seizing adjacent territories.

Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a number of additional trains to popular destinations such as Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Truskavets for the summer season. The trains will include couchette cars with seating.

Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.

Re:start rehabilitation spaces from Favbet Foundation have started operating in Lviv and Vinnytsia region. The program uses play areas with VR for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of military personnel.

From June 18, Ukrzaliznytsia is doubling the prices for tea, coffee and other drinks on long-distance trains. The price increase will take place for the first time since 2018. Prices for drinks and food on high-speed Intercity+ trains remain unchanged.