Uzhhorod
A partial eclipse could be seen in the western and some central regions of Ukraine.
The National Guard major was transporting three conscription-age men from Zaporizhzhia to the border with Slovakia for $6,000. He was detained at a checkpoint in Lviv region when one of the passengers turned out to be wanted.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
On August 6, new temperature records were recorded in 13 regions of Ukraine. In Kyiv and Rivne, thermometers reached 39° above zero.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia areas, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing train routes and arranging bus transfers. Passengers can use electric trains from Dnipro at no extra charge.
In Uzhhorod, a 47-year-old man who opened fire towards law enforcement officers during a special operation was detained. His actions have been classified under the article on encroachment on the life of a police officer.
Police detained the shooter in the Shakhtynskyi forest in Uzhhorod, seizing a combat pistol. The special operation has been completed, investigative actions are ongoing at the scene.
On the evening of July 24, police in Uzhhorod launched a special operation following a shooting in the Shakhtynskyi forest. A bullet caused a fire in an abandoned building, which spread to the forest; KORD has been involved in the search.
During the holiday season, passenger traffic on the western section of the border increases by up to 20%. The number of those who left Ukraine exceeds those who entered by more than 150,000 people.
A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.
The Uzhhorod council member failed to include a hotel complex valued at UAH 50 million in his declaration. The total amount of inaccurate information reached almost 78 million hryvnias.
Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.
In Uzhhorod, the KORD special unit detained a repeat offender who held his wife and child hostage. He is charged with unlawful imprisonment and illegal weapons handling.
In Uzhhorod, a man with a weapon barricaded himself in a house with his wife and child. KORD special forces detained the perpetrator and rescued the hostages.
Law enforcement officers detained an official from one of the TCCs in the Volyn region for accepting a bribe. Investigators are also checking the involvement of intermediaries in the crime.
Officials of the Uzhhorod TCC are suspected of torture and illegal detention of people. The victims were handcuffed to a metal ladder.
In Kyiv, fraudsters posing as the SBU swindled 11 million hryvnias from an 83-year-old surgeon. A suspect courier from Uzhhorod was detained and taken into custody.
Ombudsman Lubinets stated that Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs) are turning into places of detention and that violations are being ignored. The authorities only react to problems after public outcry.
In the Kyiv region, heads of charitable foundations were detained for selling military deferments and facilitating escapes abroad for $16,000. The suspects face up to 9 years in prison.
In Uzhhorod, the head of an NGO and a former TCC official were exposed for selling summonses to obtain deferments. The cost of the service ranged from $800 to $2,000 per document.
Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.
The court sentenced a man to 10 years for attempting to sell an infant to Spain for 25 thousand dollars. He also embezzled 6.3 million UAH in aid intended for the family of a fallen soldier.
In Uzhhorod, a lightning strike caused the roof of a residential building on Ispanska Street to catch fire. The blaze was localized over an area of 120 square meters; there were no casualties.
In the Lviv region, the driver of a truck crane died following a collision with the Kyiv-Uzhhorod train. Earlier, the train driver died at the scene of the accident, and the train derailed.
The Kyiv-Uzhhorod route has received a new train with carriages manufactured in 2026. The rolling stock is equipped with security systems and offers a menu of Japanese cuisine.
At the Uzhhorod checkpoint, a service dog discovered $100,000 in a woman's backpack without documentation. Customs officers seized nearly 4 million hryvnias pending a court decision.
A city council member in Uzhhorod has been exposed for the illegal sale of waste from the municipal landfill. The amount of damage caused to the budget exceeds 660,000 hryvnias.
In the village of Barvinok, a fire at a landfill covering an area of 1,000 square meters has been localized. Residents are urged to close their windows due to heavy smoke in the area.
Starting May 1, women-only compartments will be available on routes to Odesa and Kyiv. The service is already available on 18 routes due to carriage occupancy exceeding 92 percent.
In Uzhhorod, a woman was detained on suspicion of poisoning a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier's drink on the orders of Russian special services. The suspect faces life imprisonment for treason.