A large-scale scheme for reselling cars imported from the EU as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed in the Lviv region. The organizer from Cherkasy region and his accomplices used the details of charitable foundations to avoid customs payments, selling cars for cash or dismantling them for spare parts.
MP Nagornyak stated that Ukrainian water utilities are in a critical financial state. This could lead to their disconnection from the power grid and the cessation of water supply in large cities.
During the attack on Ternopil on November 19, Russian occupiers could have used a strategic X-101 air-to-surface cruise missile, Yuriy Ihnat reported. As a result of the enemy attack, 16 people were killed and 64 were injured.
Law enforcement officers have blocked new schemes of evasion from mobilization, detaining 20 organizers who, for 3-14 thousand US dollars, offered fictitious certificates, enrollment in studies or work, as well as escape routes abroad. Among those detained are a radiologist, employees of a transport company, and a specialist from the land department of the city council.
Two commanders of Russian Armed Forces units have been notified of suspicion due to the missile strike on Uman on April 28, 2023. The attack killed 24 civilians, including 6 children, and injured 9 others.
A group of four individuals who organized an illegal drug laboratory in a nature reserve in Vinnytsia region has been exposed. The perpetrators cultivated cannabis and produced amphetamine, and the value of the seized drugs is estimated at UAH 5 million.
After celebrating Rosh Hashanah, almost 40,000 Hasidic pilgrims left Ukraine. The largest flow was recorded on September 25, when about 25,000 people left the country.
After celebrating Rosh Hashanah, thousands of Hasidic pilgrims are leaving Ukraine, which has led to an increase in passenger traffic at the borders with Moldova and Poland. Queues have formed at a number of checkpoints, and border guards have deployed additional patrols to speed up processing.
In Ukraine, 11 members of three interregional drug groups that operated in Zhytomyr and Dnipropetrovsk regions will be tried. They organized the production and sale of the particularly dangerous psychotropic substance alpha-PVP throughout Ukraine.
In Uman, during the celebration of the Jewish New Year, police seized substances resembling drugs and opened a pre-trial investigation. A ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol is in effect in the pilgrimage area, where a joint detachment of law enforcement officers, including Israeli police, is working.
The first day of the celebration of the Jewish New Year 5786 in Uman passed peacefully, with no incidents recorded. About 35,000 Hasidim arrived in the city, and up to 38,000 pilgrims are expected.
Approximately 32,000 Hasidim, including 5,000 children (over 15% of the total), have arrived in Uman for the Rosh Hashanah celebration. Deputy Mayor Oleh Hanich reported that pilgrims are ignoring air raid alerts, despite warnings from authorities.
Moldova is restricting access to the Chisinau airport terminal from September 25 to 30. This is due to the parliamentary elections, the increase in passenger traffic due to the pilgrimage of Hasidim to Uman, and to ensure public order.
In Uman, on September 22, at noon, a mass prayer of Tikkun a-Klali took place with the participation of about 10,000 pilgrims. In addition to the traditional prayer, a special prayer for peace in Ukraine was held.
According to the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, 35,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman. It is expected that by the beginning of the celebration of the Jewish New Year, which will last from September 22 to 24, their number will increase to 38,000.
Every year, thousands of Hasidim arrive in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which in 2025 falls on September 22-24. To ensure order and security in the city, enhanced security measures are in place, including round-the-clock duty of rescuers and joint patrols of Ukrainian and Israeli forces.
As of the morning of September 20, over 23,000 pilgrims, including 3,500 children, have arrived in Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The interdepartmental headquarters operates around the clock, and the inspected shelters can accommodate only 13,500 people.
A bus carrying Hasidic pilgrims was involved in an accident on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Reportedly, there are casualties, but there is no official information yet.
Israeli police officers arrived in Uman to assist their Ukrainian counterparts in maintaining law and order during the celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Ten Israeli law enforcement officers will patrol alongside Ukrainian police in the area of the Hasidic pilgrimage.
During the celebration of the Jewish New Year in Uman, the sale of alcohol, pyrotechnics, knives, and pneumatic weapons is prohibited. Patrol officers monitor law and order around the clock, checking individuals and vehicles.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine records the arrival of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims from September 22 to 24 to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Uman. Border guards ensure controlled and safe border crossing for organized groups, of which about 7 thousand have already arrived.
In Uman, security measures are being strengthened for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, with the police working in an enhanced mode. The sale of pyrotechnics, alcohol, and low-alcohol beverages is prohibited in pilgrimage sites.
Dozens of police officers, paramedics, and volunteers from Ukraine and Israel will ensure the safety of pilgrims in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Hasidim are urged to consider military threats and comply with the laws of Ukraine.
The city of Uman expects about 30-35 thousand Hasidim for the Rosh Hashanah celebration, although their community predicts up to 50 thousand. Hasidim have already started arriving, and the main bulk is expected after September 17.
Due to an enemy attack on railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, trains are running on bypass routes. This causes delays of up to seven hours; "Ukrzaliznytsia" is working to reduce the delay time.
Ukraine has banned the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman due to full-scale Russian aggression and constant missile attacks. The decision is related to the ban on mass gatherings and the intensification of Russian air attacks.
Three heads of departments of the Uman City Council have been notified of suspicion of causing damage to the local budget in the amount of over UAH 7. 3 million. The director illegally awarded bonuses to employees, the chief accountant accrued illegal payments, and the deputy head of the social protection department did not take into account benefits for IDPs.
As a result of the shelling of Lozova's railway infrastructure, a mechanic was killed and four railway workers were injured. In total, 10 people were affected, including two children, which led to changes in the train route.
Due to bad weather in the Kharkiv region, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed, with the biggest delays for the Kharkiv - Cherkasy and Kharkiv - Uman routes. No routes have been canceled, and reserve locomotives have been deployed to catch up with the schedule.
This year, the State Property Fund of Ukraine has attracted over UAH 3. 49 billion to the fund for liquidating the consequences of armed aggression. The funds came from the sale of nationalized sanctioned property and are directed towards rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by the enemy.
