Lviv

The prosecutor's office has brought the case of the murder of Irina Farion to court. The 18-year-old resident of Dnipro, who shot the public figure over the language issue, faces life in prison.

A deputy of the regional council and a deputy mayor were detained in Lviv region for extorting UAH 1. 2 million from an entrepreneur. The criminals were caught while receiving a bribe for allegedly helping him win a tender.

The head of the Lviv RMA reported that there were no consequences of the missile attack on the region due to the actions of the military. Earlier there was a threat to Stryi, but it was avoided.

In the center of Lviv, on Angels Square, the city's main 4-meter-high didukh was installed. The ceremony was accompanied by a procession with carols with the participation of children, the military and government officials.

The wounded paratroopers of the 80th Brigade made the largest Trident in Ukraine out of didukhs under the guidance of a 91-year-old craftswoman. The symbol was installed near the monument to Shevchenko as part of a rehabilitation program for the military.

The HACC imposed a 60-day arrest as a measure of restraint on the former head of the Economic Court of Lviv Oblast. The bribery suspect was taken into custody in the courtroom with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 12 million.

The Pechersk Court of Kyiv extended the detention of Roman Hrynkevych until January 21, 2025. The bail for the suspect in supplying low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces was reduced to UAH 302 million.

The patrol policemen stopped the driver for violating traffic rules and found out that he was wanted for evading military service. After a conflict with the citizens, the man voluntarily went to the CCC.

At the Polish border crossing points Korczowa and Medyka, there is an accumulation of traffic heading to Ukraine. Passenger traffic in Lviv region increased by 25% during the pre-Christmas period.

In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a Jaguar driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Renault minibus.

One of the highest crossing rates in recent years was recorded at the state border - 150 thousand people per day. The largest passenger traffic is observed on the border with Poland, with an even distribution between entry and exit.

On the western border of Ukraine, outbound passenger traffic has increased by 15% compared to the usual level. Smilnytsia and Uhryniv checkpoints remain the least busy.

Before Christmas, passenger traffic at the border increased by 15%, especially in the direction of departure. Krakivets, Shehyni, and Rava-Ruska have the longest queues, while Smilnytsia, Hrushev, and Uhryniv are less busy.

On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.

The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.

250 participants took part in the Kordon Race charity inclusive obstacle course race in Lviv. The event was aimed at raising funds for mine training simulators for combat units.

The comprehensive eBaby service has helped more than 600,000 Ukrainian families obtain documents for newborns. The service combines 9 services and reduces the processing time from 30 hours to 42 minutes.

During their meeting in Lviv, Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the common historical past of Ukraine and Poland. Tusk emphasized the importance of resolving historical issues without emotion and mutual respect between the two nations.

There are constant incidents and daily shootings on the Polish-Belarusian border. Poland has already recorded 17 full-scale sabotage attacks and continues to invest in security.

Donald Tusk announced maximum support for Ukraine during Poland's EU presidency from January 2024. According to him, if it were up to Poland, the accession process would take one day.

Donald Tusk announced assistance in the reconstruction of the Heller House, destroyed by a Russian missile strike on September 4. The cost of restoring the historical monument is estimated at UAH 20 million.

The President of Ukraine met with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and announced the 46th package of military aid worth EUR 100 million.

The trial of the former head of the Economic Court of Lviv Region, Mykhailo Yurkevych, has been postponed to December 23. He is suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives in Lviv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President of Ukraine will meet with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv to discuss the work of the newly created Ministry of National Unity. They are planning to discuss support for Ukrainians abroad.

A solid fuel boiler in a two-story building caught fire in the village of Lypnyk, Lviv district. Two people suffered second-degree burns of the head, arms and legs and were hospitalized.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Lviv. He visited Mars Field to honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade for abuse of office. The commander is suspected of using his subordinates to build his own house instead of serving.

“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional flights to six popular destinations during the Christmas and New Year holidays of 2024-2025. The new routes will connect Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Truskavets, Chernivtsi, and Uzhhorod.

A 24-year-old BMW driver, while intoxicated, caused an accident with 7 deaths near the village of Chyzhykiv. The court imposed on the suspect a measure of restraint in the form of detention without bail.