News about war, defense and frontline in Kyiv region and Ukraine
For more than a year he had been listed as missing. Now the Irpin community has received confirmation: Serhiy Maruda was killed on March 7, 2025, near Sudzha. We report on who he was and why this matters to his family and the community.
A simple idea with big meaning: ordinary plastic caps are collected for recycling, and the funds raised are used to purchase FPV drones and components for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is how the volunteer initiative "Kryshka FPV-shka" operates.
The funeral of Junior Sergeant Viktor Tolstyi in Irpin is not simply a farewell to an individual. It is a reminder of the losses of a generation defending the country and of how the community turns pain into remembrance.
Starting March 30, documents will be accepted in a different office. This is important for parents and guardians — to avoid delays and to secure the child’s status.
Anton Ovsiyenko, together with colleagues and heads of structural units, set off on a working trip to the servicemen of the Bilohorodska community — yesterday to the north, today to the east. More than 1,600 kilometers to be by their side.
A local volunteer initiative is inviting people to spend an hour weaving camouflage nets. We explain why this is important now and how to get involved — simply and effectively.
The scheme offered a "window" at the EU border for $10,000 per person — it was not only criminal, but also a threat to mobilization security. We examine how the network operated and what consequences this has for the country.
The SBU detained a Coast Guard sailor who, investigators say, was recruited by the FSB via Telegram and used to prepare air strikes on the Odesa region — the case underscores the risks of internal vulnerability and the enemy’s methods.
On the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre, the EU Council froze assets and barred entry for nine Russian officers. We explain who exactly is under the sanctions and why this matters for Ukraine now.
A local community handed over Starlink satellite modems to soldiers of the 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade. We explain why such assistance is not merely a technical gift but a real contribution to operational effectiveness and safety on the frontline.
145 approved applications and a series of measures for military families — this is not merely bureaucracy, but a component of community security and support for combat readiness. We examine why this matters now.
The local community pays tribute to a young National Guard serviceman who was killed during fighting near Olhivske. The funeral schedule is important to his relatives and to everyone who remembers his path.
The Bucha community has handed over five industrial Matrice drones to the 25th Separate Rifle Battalion (military unit A4017). We explain why thermal-imaging optics and powerful zoom are not just technology, but a matter of the fighters’ safety and lives.
The premiere at the Irpin veterans’ space screened a documentary that records more than 60 testimonies about February–March 2022 — among them the unique final words of a fallen defender. We examine why this film matters today.
After more than UAH 140 million in aid in 2023, Irpin has already directed UAH 36 million in 2024. We break down what the next aid package for the military entails and why it matters for the community's security.
This is not just a date on the calendar — it’s a signal: how a civic initiative filled security gaps in 2014 and became a reserve in 2022. We examine why remembering volunteers matters today.
Enemy strikes by drones, ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles targeted the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and the surrounding region. We break down what happened, who was affected, and what the consequences are for power supply and emergency response.
The city council has signed a contract for the technical assessment and preparation of project documentation for the capital repair of buildings under the HOPE project. This is a preparatory but crucial step before the restoration of 79 multi‑apartment buildings in the region.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office has notified a fighter of the “Wolves” battalion of suspicion and has sent an indictment to court against the commander of the 64th Motorized Rifle Brigade. These are not merely criminal documents — they are part of a long-term process of restoring justice and preventing new crimes.
A drone operator was killed on 9 March 2026 while carrying out a combat mission. We report on his path, his family, and why the role of drone operators is especially important today for Ukraine's defense.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office has notified a Russian serviceman of suspicion of torturing and deliberately killing a civilian on March 7, 2022 — another documented incident important for future trials and the aggressor's international accountability.
KODA establishes a working group to prioritize the clearance of areas near settlements and recreational zones — this is a matter of community safety and the restoration of everyday life.
A Russian project has appeared on Steam that presents the battles for Hostomel through a propaganda lens. Setting emotions aside — we examine why this is a threat to public memory and how to act systematically to hold the platform accountable.
Systematic work that doesn't always make the headlines: the Bucha community allocated 12 million hryvnias for pickups, drones and Starlink — based on specific requests from 16 combat brigades.
The detention at an office near Kyiv shows how business in temporarily occupied territories, through legal manipulations, was turned into a source of revenue for the aggressor country — and why this is a matter not only for law enforcement but also for economic security.
On March 10, the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office is holding an outreach reception in Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka — to make crime reporting more accessible, assess the needs of residents of remote communities, and safeguard their procedural rights.
On the evening of March 6, explosions were heard in Kyiv — a sign that air defense systems are operating. We explain what happened, who is reporting it, and how to act going forward.
In cities that have become symbols of resistance, colleagues and the community gathered to honor the memory of fallen law-enforcement officers — a minute of silence at memorial plaques and a reminder of the importance of restoring security.
During humanitarian demining operations near Irpin, sappers discovered an artillery shell dating from World War II — an incident that underscores that past wars continue to affect everyday safety and require systematic clearance of affected areas.
Fighters of "Dyke Pole" quickly evacuated museum exhibits from Novomykolaivka, risking their lives under fire. It is an example of how the army defends not only the front but also the country's historical memory.