Volyn Oblast
The Prosecutor General's Office uncovered corrupt practices and illegal logging at the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" amounting to over UAH 167 million. Additionally, unjustified assets of officials totaling almost UAH 140 million were discovered.
Prosecutors uncovered a large-scale timber embezzlement scheme organized by employees of SE "Forests of Ukraine" and SE "LIAC". The receipt of over UAH 10 million in illegal benefits was documented, as well as over 10,000 unauthorized changes in the EOD accounting system.
Gusts of wind and rain de-energized 228 settlements in 9 regions of Ukraine. Oblenergo brigades are working to restore power supply.
Large-scale abuse schemes have been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna, causing over UAH 33 million in damages to the state budget and revealing undeclared assets worth over UAH 30 million. In total, 11 searches were conducted and 23 suspicions were announced against officials.
A 24-year-old resident of Volyn was recruited through anonymous Telegram channels to cooperate with Belarusian special services. He transmitted data on the fortification and movement of Ukrainian troops, for which he faces life imprisonment.
On the night of July 28, Poland scrambled fighter jets due to a Russian missile strike on Ukraine. This was a preventive measure to ensure the security of Polish airspace.
In Kovel, a man hit his child on the head, for which administrative materials were drawn up against him. The girl, who witnessed it and told about it on TikTok, also received a protocol for obscene language in the video.
Since 2021, 8,644 new agricultural companies have been registered in Ukraine, while 3,416 have ceased operations, indicating significant growth. The largest number of new companies appeared in Odesa region, Kyiv, and Lviv region, and 1,738 agricultural firms changed their region of activity, of which 346 moved to western regions.
The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of a Mirage-2000 military aircraft on July 22, 2025. The pilot ejected and survived, the plane crashed into an uninhabited area due to electronic malfunction.
In Odesa, a doctor ended up in intensive care after a conflict with military personnel from the TCC. An official investigation has been launched into this incident, and the TCC urges to refrain from spreading unverified versions.
In the village of Dubove, Volyn, a man hit a TCC serviceman on the head with a shovel during a document check. The victim suffered a broken finger and a bruised cheek, the attacker is being sought.
The Center for Public Health has published a list of beaches in Ukraine where the water meets standards as of July 18. The list includes Kyiv, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, and Chernihiv regions.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine. 10 regions were affected, there is one dead and injured, infrastructure was damaged.
On July 19, thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, mainly in the west and north. Forecasters have declared a Level I danger due to heavy rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in a number of regions.
A scheme to evade military service using fake medical documents has been exposed. A serviceman tried to organize it, offering the "service" for 7 thousand US dollars.
In the first half of 2025, 86,795 infants were born in Ukraine, while 249,002 people died. For every newborn, there are three deaths, which has been a constant indicator over the past 5 years.
In the Lviv region, law enforcement officers liquidated a scheme for the illegal import of over 300 cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators sold vehicles for personal enrichment, avoiding tax payments.
In Volyn region, lightning struck a residential building where a mother and three children were staying, causing a fire. The woman managed to lead the children to safety before the arrival of rescuers, who promptly extinguished the blaze.
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.
18,000 Ukrainians have used the state affordable mortgage program "eOselia", purchasing housing worth over UAH 30 billion. Most choose compact housing, and more than half of the borrowers are servicemen and representatives of the security sector.
Volyn region suffered a night attack of 35 drones and two missiles, which led to the destruction of a residential building and damage to cars. There are no casualties or injuries, the fire has been extinguished.
As of June 2025, the average salary in Ukraine is UAH 24,609. The highest salaries are recorded in Donetsk, Lviv, and Kyiv regions, the lowest — in Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions.
In Kyiv, repairs were carried out on street lighting networks on central streets, which caused short-term daytime activation of lights. This was necessary to identify faulty luminaires and check the network's operation after repairs.
Large-scale special operation exposed criminal schemes at customs.
Law enforcement conducted a large-scale special operation to eliminate criminal schemes at customs in Kyiv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, and Volyn regions. A high-ranking State Customs Service official was detained, and officials who demanded bribes and facilitated smuggling were exposed.
Four cases of botulism and one case of wild mushroom poisoning were recorded in Ukraine in a week, affecting five people, including a child. The causes were homemade canned meat, pork pate, and wild mushrooms.
During an air attack on the Volyn region, the enemy struck an airfield and a number of enterprises. Spokesperson for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat confirmed the fact of the strike.
Thirteen corruption schemes related to evasion of mobilization and illegal border crossing have been exposed in nine regions of Ukraine. Bribe amounts reached up to 16 thousand dollars, and the perpetrators planned to receive over 4 million hryvnias.
Searches are taking place at Chernivtsi, Volyn, and Odesa customs offices. The investigation suspects assistance in the illegal export of counterfeit cigarettes to Romania under the guise of other goods.
Spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat reported that Russian "Kinzhal" missiles were aimed in different directions, but only partially reached their targets. He acknowledged certain damage, noting that the fact of interception is reflected in the infographic.