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# A resident of Bilohorodka stole a car with keys left in the ignition and drove several hundred kilometers before police caught up with him. The case is straightforward, but it clearly illustrates a widespread risk.
# The Mayor of Irpin Orders Cancellation of All Municipal Enterprise Decisions on Water Rate Changes. Why This Happened and What It Means for Residents — RazomUA Investigates
A postal service employee in Bila Tserkva is suspected of embezzling 185,000 hryvnias in pension payments. The vulnerability lies in the paper-based record system for cash disbursements, where a single person can enter and sign off on data simultaneously.
A dispute at a table over alcohol escalated into serious bodily harm. We explain the facts, the legal developments, and what this means for community safety.
An employee of a service center in the capital and his accomplice were selling government-issued license plates with desired number combinations via Instagram — priced from UAH 8,500 to USD 3,500. We examine how the scheme worked, why it was exposed, and what steps are needed to restore trust in the system.
Police seized more than 14 kg of cannabis — the case illustrates how online purchases of seeds are turning into a local security threat. We unpack the scheme, the legal consequences, and what it means for the community.
The nighttime crash involving a police officer in Nemishayeve is not just about a single accident. It is a test of the transparency of the law enforcement system and a question of road safety.
In Bucha, a 44-year-old suspect in the arson of a house has been detained. While the incident stems from a personal vendetta, it carries broader implications for local security and public trust in institutions.
The scheme of selling drugs online and through parcel lockers is no longer hypothetical. Kyiv region police exposed a young man from whom they seized 40 packets of methadone — we examine how the network operated and what this means for community safety.
Law enforcement has halted the activities of a 37-year-old who ordered precursors online, manufactured amphetamine at home, and shipped it by mail — what this means for community safety and how the scheme worked.
A bus carrying passengers collided with a car; one person was killed and three others were injured. We explain what is already known, which criminal charge is being brought and why this matters for road safety.
Information was received on March 19 from the guardian: the boy did not return from school in Bila Tserkva. We explain what is known now and how anyone can help.
Juvenile prosecutors have completed a three-month inspection of institutions and families — 12 children were urgently removed from seven "dangerous" families. We explain what was found, how law enforcement is responding, and why this is important for trust in the child welfare system.
Juvenile prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against a 36-year-old Kyiv resident for systemic physical and psychological abuse of her 9-year-old son. This case is not only about the shocking facts of domestic violence, but also about how effectively society and institutions protect the most vulnerable.
Kyiv region police detained a man who, according to investigators, involved a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl in using a dangerous psychotropic substance. The case is a reminder: the safety of children is the responsibility of both the community and law enforcement.
On the Kyiv–Odesa highway, police detained a 40-year-old Kyiv resident with 128 packets of psychotropic drugs intended for "zakladky" in the Bila Tserkva area. Why this matters for the safety of local communities and how the investigation will proceed — briefly and to the point.
A local resident discovered the bodies of her brother and his 11-year-old daughter. Investigators have opened a criminal case — a forensic medical examination is expected to clarify the circumstances.
Warm, dry weather combined with human carelessness has sparked a series of fires across the region's districts. We explain why this matters for the safety of homes and how simple actions can help safeguard the community.
A family dispute over property escalated into a criminal plot — law enforcement identified the organizer at the preparation stage through a targeted operation that recorded evidence.
Nighttime death at the Irpin railway station. We examine what is known, which questions the investigation must answer, and why this is important for public safety.
According to the Kyiv Oblast police, a man openly stole a phone from a store display. The incident is illustrative: even minor offenses during wartime carry serious legal consequences, and the police’s rapid response is an important element of community safety.
The National Police has notified a 33-year-old healthcare worker of suspicion after she failed to make a timely diagnosis of a 57-year-old patient. We examine the facts, the legal consequences, and what this means for trust in the healthcare system.
The State Environmental Inspection of the Capital District has recorded a repeat instance of peat extraction near Andriivka — involving heavy machinery and conducted without permits. We explain why this matters for the community, the environment, and public safety.
An incident occurred in Natalka Park: a witness filmed a 44-year-old man beating a seven-month-old Malinois. The police filed a report — this is part of a broader trend toward tougher responses to animal cruelty.
According to the Central Geophysical Observatory, the average winter temperature was −4°C — 1.5°C below the climatic norm. We look at why these figures are important for Kyiv residents now: tariffs, networks and the risk of spring flooding.
A tragedy unfolded in central Kyiv: police confirm the man had previously expressed an intent to take his own life. Why this matters not only as a crime story — we examine the facts and the wider social context.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) has denied social media posts alleging new traffic rules on the Paton Bridge and urges the public to rely only on official announcements. Why this matters now — a brief overview of current restrictions, monitoring, and the context of the staffing crisis in municipal services.
An actress spoke about how illness changed her daily life. Her openness is not only a personal story: it’s a reminder of the needs of patients and those who care for them.
42-year-old Katherine Hartley Short was found dead in the Hollywood Hills; her family is asking for privacy, and her work in mental health highlights the need to combat stigma and expand access to support.
The Holosiivskyi District Court found a driver guilty in the November 2023 crash on StaroKyivska Street that killed two people. The verdict and 5.3 million hryvnias in compensation — a look at how the system punishes dangerous irresponsibility on the roads.