Social news, issues and changes in Kyiv region and Ukraine at Razom UA
During the restoration of heating in one of Kyiv's residential buildings, a housing maintenance worker was injured; a criminal investigation has been opened. We examine what has been confirmed, which facts are disputed, and why the case is important for society and for trust in institutions.
In Kyiv, a passenger beat and twice stabbed a tram driver to death at a terminal stop. Police quickly detained the 32-year-old suspect — an incident that raises questions about the protection of public transport workers.
Allegations have appeared online that Jerry Heil was indifferent to fundraisers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is not merely a reputational matter — it concerns the standards of the national selection and public trust in artists who work with volunteer initiatives.
The report that a death was caused by icy conditions turned out to be false. We explain what the forensic medical examination found, why the police opened an investigation, and what conclusions this yields for the safety of elderly people this winter.
A child died after bilateral pneumonia was detected too late. The case has been classified as a failure to properly perform professional duties — we examine what this means for patients and for the healthcare system.
A man posed as an intermediary for the State Bureau of Investigation, threatened to disclose compromising material and demanded $100,000 — law enforcement detained him immediately after receiving the money. Why this case is important for the security of, and trust in, military institutions.
The incident on Ivana Kavaleridze Street served as a reminder that even a replica weapon can paralyze public life. We break down what happened, which articles of the Criminal Code were applied, and why the police response matters for the safety of city residents.
The Qualification and Disciplinary Commission suspended a lawyer's right to practice for three months for deliberately delaying court proceedings in the case of Maksym Materukhin. Why this matters for victims and for the system — briefly and to the point.
After a pipe burst on Lobanovskyi Avenue, the prosecutor’s office has notified the head of the district unit of the municipal enterprise "Kyivteplokomunenergo" of suspicion. A young woman suffered burns over 73% of her body and was transported to Germany — the case raises questions about accountability and safety standards during emergency repair work in the city.
A three-story warehouse caught fire this morning in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district. The blaze covered about 800 square meters, and a heightened response level has been declared — why this matters for the city’s safety and how it affects the work of emergency services.
A crash on Lobanovskyi Avenue left a teenager and another person with serious injuries. We examine how it happened, who is responsible, and what the investigation will change.
The body of an unidentified woman was found in the Shevchenkivskyi District. Why a case was opened under the article on intentional homicide with the notation "Natural death" and what this means for safety in the city — we explain step by step.
34‑year‑old actress Victoria Kafka Jones was found in a room at the Fairmont San Francisco on the night of January 1. The information has been confirmed by San Francisco authorities, but there are no official findings yet — which is why it is important to await the results of the forensic examination.
Kyiv police released a selection of unusual calls — from reports of UFOs to requests to drive away bats. These are not just amusing anecdotes: they show how the response system operates and how active the capital’s residents remain.
Kyiv welcomed the New Year without any recorded serious offenses — a sign of the effectiveness of services and the restraint of the public against the backdrop of a massive drone attack that was underway that night.
Three suspects in the beating of performers from a folk ensemble have been referred to court. This is not just a criminal case — it is a test of how safe artists’ travel around the region is and how the local law enforcement system operates.
A Kyiv resident attached a 3D‑printed replica of a PFM‑1 anti‑personnel mine to the roof of a Volkswagen. Locals called the police — the case file has been sent to court. We explain why even a "joke" involving munitions during wartime has consequences for public safety.
George Clooney, his wife Amal and their two children have officially acquired French citizenship — not merely a personal choice but also a reflection of why European privacy protections attract high-profile public figures worldwide. We examine what this means for culture, the law and for those seeking European standards.
During the 52nd week, cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections fell by about 6%, while COVID-19 cases rose by more than 20% — figures that are impacting hospitalizations and serve as a reminder to take preventive measures.
On December 27, at an intersection in Kyiv, a serviceman driving an SUV collided with a car that was stopped at a red light. A woman — a mother of two — was killed in the collision. The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) probe raises questions about accountability and trust in institutions during wartime.
The state compensates part of the expenses for families who adopt a child: payments apply while the child is in school and depend on the family's income. We explain the procedure, the application channels, and what you need to know to avoid losing the right to the benefit.
After a massive attack by Russia, municipal services have gradually restored the heating system in most homes across Kyiv and the surrounding region; centralized water supply has already been re-established. We examine what has been done and which issues remain unresolved.
An explosion occurred on a bus at the terminal stop in Podil. Authorities report no casualties and say bomb technicians have been deployed — we examine why the incident matters for the city's security and what to expect next.
Time to face the truth: in the Novobilychi residential area, a police officer fired a warning shot to halt an act of aggression. Insiders and experts say this is a sign that our security is working; social media is reacting strongly.
Military registration in Ukraine is becoming completely digital. The Cabinet of Ministers is automatically registering men aged 18 and over, bypassing territorial recruitment centers. That means men abroad will be "caught up with" during passport exchanges — the state is tightening control over the mobilization reserve.
A 28-year-old man has been notified of suspicion in the killing of his 89-year-old grandmother and in the attempted murder of his 65-year-old mother. The suspect was found at the railway station and has been ordered held in custody for 60 days. The case has been qualified under articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
In Paris, a museum did not open its doors after staff unanimously voted to strike. At least 400 employees are protesting deteriorating working conditions and a lack of resources following the October 19 robbery; management is checking whether it can operate.
On Naberezhne Highway a car veered off the road and crashed into the concrete parapet of an underpass. The driver died, three passengers were hospitalized, and police have launched a criminal investigation.
The body of 41-year-old Dmytro Kadenyuk was found in the Pechersk district. Police have opened an investigation: the body bore stab wounds, the apartment door was locked, and a knife was in his hand; the man had previously suffered from depression.
In the Pechersk district, the body of a 41-year-old man with stab wounds was found in an apartment. Investigators, operatives and a forensic medical examiner are working at the scene; authorities are determining the legal classification of the case. Earlier, information emerged about a possible connection to the son of Leonid Kadenyuk.