Society of Kyiv Region and Ukraine

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A Million Bullets in Kyiv Apartments: What Lies Behind Record Weapons Declaration

Since November 2024, more than 2,100 Kyiv residents have legalized 2,237 units of firearms and over a million rounds of ammunition — and this represents only part of the nationwide picture, where 15,000 units have already been declared across Ukraine. The procedure, unique even on a global scale, has raised a question to which the state still has no complete answer: what will happen to this arsenal after the martial law ends.

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Moscow office of ICAO still operating — Ukraine demands changes during organization reform

At the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Serhiy Byzov reminded that three years after the ILO Governing Body's decision, the regional office in Moscow has still not relocated. The proposed destinations are Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan.

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Army deserter opens fire on court officers who came to return him

# Translation A 39-year-old serviceman who illegally left his unit encountered military police representatives with two revolver shots. The Desnyansky incident in broader context: after August 30, 2025, amnesty return from the Armed Forces became legally impossible.

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Deposit as a shield against enforcement officer no longer works: what the law on digitization of collections changed

Law No. 4833-IX closes popular debt evasion schemes — from term deposits to electronic wallets. However, at the same time, it gives enforcement officers access to funds of individuals who are not even debtors.

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Drove Someone Else's Car to Khmelnytsky — and Found Him There

# 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.

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Pashchynsky Cancels Irpin Water Supply and Sewerage Tariff Decisions: What Lies Behind This Order

# 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

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Deputy postmaster embezzled pensions of 23 people: how the "write-off as expense" scheme bypasses control

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.

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Kyiv region: 54-year-old woman suspected of stabbing her friend over jealousy

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.

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'Beautiful' plates for bribes: a service centre employee and a middleman will be tried in Kyiv — what this means for trust in the Interior Ministry

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.

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From Seed to Bag: Full Cycle of Cannabis Cultivation and Sale Uncovered in Kyiv Region

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.

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Off duty — under investigation: police officer knocks down 20‑year‑old woman in Nemishaieve; investigation opened

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.

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Arson in Bucha: Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison — What This Says About Community 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.

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From parcel lockers to pre-trial detention: 21-year-old detained in Bila Tserkva with 40 packets of methadone

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.

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Methamphetamine producer uncovered in Obukhiv district: mailed parcels to other regions

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.

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Kyiv region: fatal crash near Hoholiv — Skoda driver killed, police open investigation

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.

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Kyiv region: 16-year-old Anatoliy Koval missing — police ask the public for help

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.

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Kyiv Region removed 12 children after three-month inspections: scope of the operation and consequences for the child protection system

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.

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In Kyiv, mother to stand trial for torturing 9‑year‑old son — a test of the child protection 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.

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34-year-old suspected of luring teenagers into PVP use in the Volodarska community

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.

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Kyiv region: courier detained at checkpoint with PVP and methamphetamine — 128 packets seized

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.

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Tragic discovery in Irpin: police investigate possible child murder and father's suicide

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.

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Kyiv region: Fires in dry vegetation are increasing — a risk to villages and emergency responders' resources

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.

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Paid $5,000 to have his mother-in-law killed: sting and special operation exposed the organizer

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.

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Tragedy in Irpin: man killed on the tracks — police open investigation

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.

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32-year-old suspect detained in Irpin over phone theft during martial law — faces up to 10 years in prison

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.

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Female doctor in Kyiv charged after patient's death: negligence that cost a life

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.

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Repeated illegal peat extraction in Bucha district: a threat to communal land and the environment

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.

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Kyiv man punished for beating puppy in Natalka Park — what it means for animal protection

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.

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Kyiv endured the coldest winter in 15 years — how it will affect heating, infrastructure and spring floods

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.

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32-year-old man dies after falling from 23rd floor on Lesya Ukrainka Boulevard — police investigating

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.