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Russia fired more than 160 drones and missiles at Ukraine: 56 drones and some of cruise missiles were destroyed

Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 165 air targets of various types. 56 Shaheeds were shot down, 61 UAVs failed to reach their targets, and civilian objects were hit in several regions.

War • February 1, 01:23 PM • 31483 views

The number of victims of the Russian attack in Poltava increased to 7

As a result of the Russian attack in Poltava, 7 people were killed and 14 others were injured, including 3 children. More than 460 rescuers with 100 pieces of equipment are working at the scene.

War • February 1, 01:17 PM • 28958 views

Number of victims of Russian attack in Poltava rises to 5 - RMA

In Poltava, 5 people died as a result of the Russian attack. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble at the site of the attack.

War • February 1, 12:19 PM • 27509 views

The man who shot a military officer at the TCR in Poltava region has been detained - police

At a gas station near Pyriatyn, an unknown person shot and killed a serviceman of the DTCR and stole his assault rifle. The police detained two suspects - residents of the Poltava region born in 1984 and 1988.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 10:22 AM • 68832 views

Russian missile attack on a house in Poltava killed 4 people

A rocket attack on a house in Poltava killed 4 people and injured 13, including 3 children. Rescuers managed to save 22 people, and rescue operations continue.

War • February 1, 10:18 AM • 51163 views

TCR serviceman was shot dead in Poltava region and his assault rifle was stolen, special operation “Siren” launched - Land Forces

At a gas station in Pyriatyn, an unidentified man wearing a balaclava shot and killed a serviceman of the Poltava Regional Military Center and stole his assault rifle. The attacker fled with one of the mobilized soldiers.

War • February 1, 09:59 AM • 57906 views

Russian missile strike on Poltava claims 3 lives, 10 injured

A rocket attack on a residential building in Poltava killed 3 people. 10 people were injured, including one child, and rescue operations at the scene are ongoing.

War • February 1, 07:40 AM • 33147 views

Russian missile strike on Poltava: two dead and 7 injured, the aftermath shows

A Russian missile hits a residential building in Poltava, killing 2 people and injuring 7. Five floors of the building were destroyed, and neighboring houses and cars were damaged.

War • February 1, 07:14 AM • 34447 views

Russia strikes at Poltava: a residential building is hit

On Saturday, February 1, the enemy attacked Poltava, hitting a residential building. Rescuers and emergency services are working at the scene, and local authorities are urging people to take shelter.

War • February 1, 07:01 AM • 65363 views

15 historical monuments of Poltava to be excluded from the State Register: what is happening

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine excludes 15 cultural heritage sites in Poltava from the State Register of Monuments. The decision concerns monuments related to the Battle of Poltava and Russian imperial history.

Politics • January 31, 05:47 PM • 70290 views

Driver ignored a request to stop traffic during a minute of silence: a driver was fined in Rivne

The driver of a Volkswagen Passat did not stop during the minute of silence for those killed in the war, ignoring the request of the traffic police. Law enforcement officers found the offender and fined him for driving while the gesture was prohibited.

Society • January 28, 02:23 PM • 28458 views

Death of blogger Annette in a road accident: her husband is notified of suspicion

The 25-year-old driver of a Lexus that collided with a truck on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway was notified of suspicion. His wife, a well-known Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette), died in the accident.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 03:23 PM • 31781 views

In Poltava region, unknown persons damaged a memorial to a fallen soldier: police are looking for the perpetrators

On the Alley of Glory in the Tereshkivska community, an unknown person cut down a poster depicting a fallen Ukrainian defender. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “hooliganism” and are looking for those involved.

Crimes and emergencies • January 24, 08:03 AM • 27548 views

On the third attempt, the court in Poltava sent a former official of the Ministry of Defense of Liev under arrest

The Oktyabrsky Court of Poltava imposed a pre-trial restraint on Oleksandr Liev in the form of detention with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 9 million. The ex-official is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • January 22, 04:37 PM • 38874 views

A man who forced children to touch his genitals was detained in Kyiv

A 35-year-old man tricked children aged 10-11 into touching his genitals on the street. The suspect faces 5 to 8 years in prison for lewd acts against minors.

Kyiv • January 22, 12:38 PM • 52629 views

Russian attack in the Kyiv region: debris from downed drones damaged a house and a car, no casualties

A private house, a car, and power grids were damaged as a result of a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv region. According to the authorities, there were no civilian casualties and no damage to critical infrastructure.

War • January 21, 07:50 AM • 42455 views

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Attempt #2: The court in Poltava again failed to impose a measure of restraint on Liiev due to the prosecutor's absence

The Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava has postponed for the second time the consideration of the motion to arrest former Defense Ministry official Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of a prosecutor. Liev, who is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns, denies all charges.

Politics • January 20, 04:10 PM • 142156 views

MP's son is suspected of embezzlement scheme in Lviv region: who is it

The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the son of an MP for embezzling UAH 1 million from the budget of a village council in Lviv region. The funds were stolen during the reconstruction of street lighting in 2019.

Crimes and emergencies • January 18, 10:49 AM • 36624 views

SBU exposes chief accountant of Ukrzaliznytsia who passed classified data to fsb

An official of Ukrzaliznytsia who collected information on military transportation for the fsb was detained in Poltava region. The woman passed the data through her husband, a militant, and faces life imprisonment.

War • January 17, 10:19 PM • 87271 views

Another attempt to arrest former Defense Ministry official: Poltava court fails to impose a preventive measure due to prosecutor's absence

Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava failed to impose a pre-trial restraint on Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of the prosecutor at the hearing. Liev is accused of involvement in the supply of low-quality machine guns, which he denies.

Crimes and emergencies • January 17, 05:57 PM • 38200 views

Electricity consumption has stabilized at the seasonal level: what is happening in the power system

Ukrenergo reports that electricity consumption has stabilized at the seasonal level. Power engineers continue restoration work after the attacks and call for economical use of electricity from 8:00 to 20:00.

Society • January 16, 09:12 AM • 28397 views

Russian drone attack in Poltava region leaves hundreds of consumers without electricity

Russian drones attacked the energy infrastructure of Poltava region. The attack left 323 consumers without power supply, and specialists are working to restore it.

War • January 16, 06:42 AM • 27968 views

Explosion occurs in Poltava after warning of enemy drone movement

In Poltava, local residents heard the sound of an explosion. Earlier, the Air Force reported the movement of enemy drones from the north of Sumy region toward Poltava region.

Society • January 12, 10:18 PM • 29048 views

Kyiv police detain foreigner suspected of causing grievous bodily harm

In a Kyiv hostel, a foreigner stabbed a local resident during a quarrel. Police detained the attacker in Poltava region and he faces up to 8 years in prison.

Kyiv • January 9, 03:08 PM • 31174 views

Police bomb squad neutralizes combat units of enemy UAVs in Poltava region

Since the beginning of 2025, Poltava police explosive experts have made about 40 visits to explosion sites. Experts neutralized the warheads of downed enemy UAVs and reminded people of safety rules when detecting suspicious objects.

Society • January 7, 07:10 PM • 30268 views

TCC denies information that a soldier broke a man's leg

In Poltava, there was a conflict between the CCC employees and a civilian who attacked a soldier. The CCC denied the information about the civilian's broken leg, and only minor injuries to the soldier were confirmed.

Society • January 4, 08:43 AM • 30927 views

Zelensky dismisses deputy head of the OP Roman Mashovets

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Roman Mashovets from the position of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. The corresponding decree No. 889/2024 has already been signed.

Politics • December 30, 07:30 PM • 57300 views

No power cuts in Kyiv tomorrow - Kyiv Digital

Kyiv is not planning to cut off electricity on December 29 due to sufficient supply. In other regions of Ukraine, emergency power outages were in effect from 15:00 to 18:00 today.

Society • December 28, 04:02 PM • 29615 views

The government has agreed to dismiss the heads of the Kyiv and Poltava Regional Military Administrations (RMA)

The Cabinet of Ministers agreed to dismiss the heads of the Kyiv and Poltava regional state administrations. Ruslan Kravchenko and Filipp Pronin are leaving their positions.

Politics • December 28, 01:18 PM • 34510 views

An explosion occurs in Dnipro after a threat warning

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high-speed target in the direction of Dnipro from the southeast. There were also reports of cruise missiles in Kharkiv region and a missile in the direction of Kremenchuk.

War • December 25, 07:54 AM • 16233 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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russia is “preparing something” in belarus, hiding behind military exercises - Zelensky

The Supreme Court has put an end to the case of Yuriy Hrymchak, the former Deputy Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories

European leaders will not arrive in Kyiv on May 9 - Politico

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

Two teenagers fell from the 16th floor in Lviv: what is known

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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