Zakarpattia Oblast
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft resolution to recall MP Andriy Odarchenko from his position as a member of the Anti-Corruption Committee. Odarchenko, who is suspected of attempted bribery, was put on the wanted list.
In Uzhhorod, a 24-year-old man threw a grenade from a 3rd floor balcony, injuring a passerby. Police detained the attacker, who was intoxicated.
An air alert has been declared in the Zakarpattia region due to the threat of enemy ballistic missile use. The acting head of the RMA, Myroslav Biletskyi, urged not to ignore the alert, and the alert was also announced in other southwestern regions.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has put MP Andriy Odarchenko on the national and international wanted list. He is suspected of attempting to bribe the former head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Recovery and Development.
Viktor Mykyta has denied information about his involvement in the possible departure of MP Andriy Odarchenko abroad. Earlier, the SAPO prosecutor said that Odarchenko could have left through Zakarpattia, which was headed by Mykyta.
In Zakarpattia, a group of offenders attacked a border guard and took his weapon. Two of them fled to Romania, but all three offenders were detained thanks to cooperation with Romanian border guards.
In Ukraine, on August 16-18, heat is forecast to reach +37° in the southern and central regions. In the west and north, short-term rains with thunderstorms are possible, while in other regions it will be mostly without precipitation.
Law enforcement officers detained an official from the canine training center who tried to organize the illegal transportation of a man to Europe for 21,000 euros. The suspect faces up to 9 years in prison.
Chornotysiv Terminal, a new multimodal logistics hub, has opened in Berehove district of Zakarpattia. The company transships various cargoes for further transportation to recipients around the world.
Ukraine is modernizing the infrastructure at its western border checkpoints with the support of international partners. New lighting, modular buildings, road surfaces, and lanes have been installed at eight checkpoints.
The National Museum of History of Ukraine has received three Roman silver bars dated 306-337 that were rescued from illegal sale. The ingots, each weighing 342 grams, were found in Zakarpattia, and their total value is almost UAH 3.5 million.
24,360 Ukrainian families have chosen the Baby Box at birth since the beginning of 2024. Kyiv, Dnipropetrovska and Zakarpatska oblasts became the leaders. The content of the package has been updated to meet the needs of parents.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine on August 13, with temperatures of 21-26°, up to 30° in Zakarpattia and up to 32° in the south. Short-term rain is possible only in the northeast, in Kyiv, no precipitation, 23-25°.
In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.
The Operational Command "West" reacted to the fake about the alleged "mobilization" of a first-year student on a train in Zakarpattia, stating that "the photo is not of an Armed Forces serviceman, it is of a border guard checking documents.
In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.
In the women's compartment of the Zaporozhye-Yasinya train, a ticket was sold to a man who was supported by the conductor. After the complaint of passengers to the hotline, the man was taken out of the car, Ukrzaliznytsia is investigating the incident.
In the first half of 2024, 87,655 newborns and 72,766 marriages were registered in Ukraine. Most births and marriages took place in Kyiv, followed by Lviv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.
In Zakarpattia region, a group of dealers who manufactured and sold amphetamine across the country was exposed. Law enforcement documented the sale of 1.8 kg of the drug worth UAH 1.5 million, and the organizers were detained.
In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.
The first wind farm was launched in test mode in Zakarpattia region. The total capacity of the wind farm will be 80 MW, which will provide electricity to 50,000 households annually.
In Rakhiv district of Transcarpathia, police detained a 19-year-old conductor who was trying to smuggle a man to Romania. The offender was caught red-handed, seizing $2000 and three cell phones.
YouControl analysts have analyzed the number of assistants of the MPs of the 9th convocation. The Servant of the People party has the most consultants, while the non-factional MPs have the least.
The SBU exposed a functionary of a religious organization who produced fictitious documents to evade conscription. For USD 1.5 thousand, he provided a package of documents on belonging to a religious organization.
The tradition of creating Boyko Easter eggs with a pin has been added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. This technique is widespread in the places where the Boyko people live and has a deep symbolic meaning.
The SBU detained six Ukrainians who were spreading calls in support of Russia's war against Ukraine. The detainees face up to 10 years in prison for justifying aggression and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Two juveniles are suspected of raping a 42-year-old woman with a disability in Zakarpattia. The police opened a criminal investigation, and investigative actions are being taken to take into account the victim's hearing impairment.
Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.
Soldier Vladislav Gerutsky told about his detention by border guards in Zakarpattia on suspicion of attempting to illegally cross the border. He denies the accusations and plans to seek legal counsel.
The SBGS spokesperson said that most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded at the sections with Moldova and Romania. The number of such attempts remains stable, without a sharp increase or decrease.