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Ukraine is facing a concerning surge in violence, especially related to beating incidents. A notable case involves the brutal attack on a Ukrainian veteran within a Kyiv district's Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS), prompting police verification. Furthermore, a military officer from the Lviv region faces trial after assaulting a civilian, while broader investigations target beatings of servicemen nationwide. These alarming reports, including a Brazilian recruit's death in Kyiv and organized assaults in regional centers, reflect the urgent need for systemic reforms and justice. Authorities continue to address these crimes, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining order.

What actions are being taken against beatings in Ukraine's TCR centres?

In response to numerous reports of beatings at Territorial Centres of Recruitment (TCR) across Ukraine, authorities are launching investigations and prosecuting those involved. High-profile cases, such as the soldier's death in Kyiv, have led to intensified scrutiny, with several officials facing trial for their actions. The government aims to enforce stricter disciplinary measures and legal repercussions to deter such violence and ensure accountability within military ranks.

How are Ukrainian police handling reports of beatings of veterans?

Ukrainian police are prioritizing the investigation and prosecution of cases involving the beating of veterans. These incidents, often involving TCR personnel or civilians, have spurred a series of criminal investigations. The police are collaborating with military officials to ensure thorough probes and bring perpetrators to justice. This focus highlights a commitment to protecting veterans and maintaining the rule of law.

Are there instances of international citizens being affected by beatings in Ukraine?

Yes, international citizens have been affected by violent incidents in Ukraine, as evidenced by the death of a Brazilian recruit following a beating in Kyiv. These cases are significant as they highlight the broader implications of violence on foreign nationals involved in military activities or residing in Ukraine. Authorities are working to investigate and address such incidents comprehensively to ensure safety for all individuals in the country.

What legal outcomes have resulted from military personnel assaults in Ukraine?

Legal outcomes for military personnel involved in assaults include trials and sentencing. For instance, a TCR officer has been sentenced for assaulting a teacher, highlighting the justice system's role in combating such misconduct. Investigations are crucial in identifying perpetrators and instituting legal actions, aiming to set a precedent and deter future violence within military circles.

How does the rising violence in Ukraine impact public perception of safety?

The rising incidents of violence, particularly in military and civilian contexts, significantly impact public perception of safety in Ukraine. Reports of beatings involving servicemen, civilians, and even international recruits contribute to a growing sense of insecurity. The Ukrainian government and law enforcement agencies face mounting pressure to implement effective measures to address these concerns and restore public trust in their protection capabilities.

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Former Berkut company commander Dobrovolskyi, suspected of illegal detention of Automaidan activists, put under house arrest by court The Pechersk district court in Kyiv has chosen a pretrial precaution for former Berkut riot police company commander Mykhailo Dobrovolskyi, placing him under house arrest. Dobrovolskyi is suspected of illegal detention of Automaidan activists on Kriposnyi Lane in Kyiv in January 2014. 3 457 27

Berkut riot police ex-commander arrested on suspicion of beating Euromaidan activists on Dec. 1, 2013 The court has remanded in custody former commander of Berkut riot police battalion suspected of beating Euromaidan activists on Bankova Street in Kyiv, Dec. 1, 2013. 15 337 59

Court extended custody of former riot policemen Abroskin and Zinchenko accused of killing Maidan activists Sviatoshyn district court in Kyiv has extended the pre-trial detention of former Berkut riot police officers Serhii Zinchenko and Pavlo Abroskin until Nov. 22. The ex-law enforcers accused of committing murder of 39 Euromaidan activists. 1 371 12

More than 120 people punished for crimes against Maidan, - Minister Avakov More than 120 people have been punished for crimes against Maidan activists. They include those directly involved in the killings as well as those who gave out weapons from Interior Ministry's warehouses to titushkas and organized them. 7 560 109

беркут клименко сафоров New video showing Berkut soldiers beating up journalists in February 2014 went online. VIDEO A video made during the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine showing a Berkut Special Forces unit beating up two reporters near the UN building in Kyiv has been posted online. 35 812 95

мочанов Volunteer Oleksii Mochanov beaten up by unknown assailants in Donbas Head of the Interior Ministry in the Donetsk region Viacheslav Abroskin has announced that a famous volunteer and racing driver Oleksii Mochanov was thrashed. 158 741 370

майдан революция "Mom, I want you to know I love you" - Netflix shot documentary of Ukrainian Maidan events. VIDEO American media provider Netflix showed trailer of its next documentary, which covers revolutionary events in Ukraine in November 2013 - February 2014. 49 516 212

Ground Transport Inspectorate Head Hryniuk attacked by unknown assailants, - Ministry of Infrastructure At 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, two unidentified athletic-looking men attacked Ground Transport Inspectorate Kyiv Department Head Oleksandr Hryniuk near his home. 7 468 20

евромайдан euromaidan Court rules preventive detention for former Kyiv SBU Head Shchioholev suspected of involvement in murder of Euromaidan activists The Pechersk district court in Kyiv remanded former head of the Security Service of Ukraine of Kyiv and Kyiv region Oleksandr Shchioholev into custody until the trial on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Euromaidan activists. 20 625 44

революция небесная сотня Censor.NET helps establish place and time of death of 45 Heavenly Hundred heroes. VIDEO Talion Group supported by Censor.NET has compiled a video footage with the moments of killing the Heavenly Hundred heroes during the 2014 revolution in Ukraine. 63 542 258

янукович Yanukovych initially planned to use the army to suppress peaceful protests – Butusov A number of army units were ordered to move to Kyiv in February, 2014, during the mass protests on Maidan square. 106 253 518

сбу SBU seizes Russian secret services' equipment used to eavesdrop opposition leaders and activists during the Maidan. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine seized a set of equipment on July 18 that had been used for wiretapping of opposition leaders and activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 59 844 97

избиение Journalist who fought against criminal mining of amber was severely beaten. PHOTO Journalist and city council deputy Oleksandr Nikolaichuk, who fought against illegal mining of amber, was severely beaten in the Zhytomyr region on Friday. Criminal investigation under three articles of the Criminal Code is provided. 105 650 320

майдан Accusation of Maidan execution against four Berkut heads is taken to court, - Prosecutor's Office The Prosecutor General's Office has taken an accusation to court against officers of the special police regiment on force crackdown against protesters in Kyiv on Nov. 30, 2013, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti. 4 241 24

беркут berkut Commander of Berkut regiment, who was involved in execution of Heavenly Hundred has been detained - SBU Acting Head Hrytsak The SBU detained one of the commanders of the Berkut special police regiment during the raid in Kyiv today. The man was involved in murders on the Maidan during the Revolution of Dignity. 65 070 174

титушки Four police officers, who allegedly distributed weapons to paid protesters during Euromaidan, detained, - Avakov Four police operatives, who are suspected of illegal evacuation of weapons from Interior Ministry's storage and its distribution to the so-called 'titushkas' (paid pro-government protesters - ed.) for use against peaceful protesters during Euromaidan events, have been detained. 33 729 115

Court postpones hearing of the Maidan shootings case until June 15 Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv announced recess in the case of the Maidan executions due to the inability to elect a jury. The next hearing will take place at 2 p.m. June 15. 2 909 24

вр судья Rada elected judges who persecuted Euromaidan protesters: some activists also voted for their appointment, - journalist. DOCUMENT On May 21, people’s deputies voted on appointment of judges. Among those elected there were judges who sentenced activists of Euromaidan and Demalians political party for having picketed Mezhyhiria [former president Yanukovych’s residence – Ed.]. These judges have also banned protest actions during Euromaidan events in different regions of Ukraine. Among the deputies who voted for their appointment, there were those who used to be the Euromaidan activists themselves. 40 661 189

сурков Head of SBU: We need to go for questioning Surkov. He may be involved in the planning of Odesa tragedy Russian president’s aide Vladislav Surkov should be questioned as part of the investigation of crimes against EuroMaidan. 45 142 189 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy

милиция харьков драка Policemen who beat people in Kharkiv region will be brought to trial - Herashchenko. VIDEO A group of people who can hardly be called law enforcement officers severely beat two citizens. 169 0

беркут berkut Register of crimes committed during Euromaidan events created by Prosecutor's Office - Shokin Prosecutor General's Office established docket of crimes carried out against the Euromaidan activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 10 734 147

наливайченко Special plane of Russian Interior Ministry delivered weapons to kill peaceful protesters during Euromaidan – SBU Chairman Nalyvaichenko Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Valentyn Nalyvaichenko says that in the midst of Revolution of Dignity on the Maidan Russia supplied lethal weapons to Ukrainian Interior Ministry and SBU to kill protesters. 78 533 309

беркут berkut Three former Berkut policemen suspected of Euromaidan killings detained in Kharkiv In Kharkiv employees of the General Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine detained three former officers of the Berkut special police unit on suspicion of the murder of Euromaidan activists during the dispersal of a peaceful march in Kyiv, Feb. 18, 2014. 34 190 273

сурков surkov Surkov was at SBU facility in Kyiv when Maidan activists were shot; Yanukovych himself ran the operation - Nalyvaichenko The SBU stated that the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Assistant Vladislav Surkov, who is known as Kremlin’s spymaster in Ukraine, was in Kyiv during the mass execution of protesters on the Maidan. 80 461 245

Journalist from New Zealand attacked in Kyiv New Zealand journalist Jared Morgan was beaten up in Kyiv. The attackers have not yet been identified. Jared Morgan was hospitalized for brain concussion. 120 430 636

беркут berkut Former Berkut officers, accused of execution of 39 Euromaidan activists, face life imprisonment The jury trial in Sviatoshyn district court of Kyiv will consider the case against former Berkut riot police officers Serhii Zinchenko and Pavlo Abroskin accused of killing of 39 Euromaidan activists. 12 026 100

кпу гордиенко Former MP, the Counting Commission secretary who signed the dictatorial laws, arrested The Prosecutor General's Office served a notice of suspicion to former Verkhovna Rada deputy from the Communist Party and Counting Commission secretary Serhii Hordienko. 44 214 227

гончаренко Ukrainian MP Honcharenko said he was abused and intimidated in Moscow detention center The Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksii Honcharenko, who was detained by Moscow police on Sunday March 1 during a march in memory of recently assassinated Russian oppositionist Boris Nemtsov, made a statement of abuse and intimidation in Moscow detention center. 215 721 1 198

The court arrested former Berkut officer suspected of Maidan execution without bail The Pechersk District Court in Kyiv has chosen a measure of restraint for former Berkut officer Oleksandr Marinchenko, who is suspected of Euromaidan activists’ execution. 13 157 47

сурков Evidence of Surkov’s involvement in Maidan activists’ execution to be made public next week - Nalyvaichenko Security Service of Ukraine Chairman Valentyn Nalyvaichenko promises to gradually publish evidence of the Russian special services involvement in Euromaidan events next week with the permission of the investigators. 77 662 254

беркут berkut Two ex-officers of Berkut arrested in the case of the Maidan activists’ execution. 18 more to be included into wanted list soon - Avakov The Interior Ministry and the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine arrested two former Berkut riot police officers today, as the inquiry on Euromaidan participants’ execution on Instytutska Street in Kyiv Feb. 20, 2014 progresses. 17 914 97

майдан порошенко марш память евромайдан достоинства Poroshenko showed European leaders Russia-supplied weapons from Donbas. PHOTOS+VIDEO Dignity March in commemoration of those killed in the Euromaidan events a year ago in downtown Kyiv was held in Ukraine's capital on Sunday. 105 885 217 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

марш Dignity march in Kyiv. LIVE Dignity march is taking place today in Kyiv, commemorating those killed during the protests on Maidan square last winter. Leaders of ten European contries have joined Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko. 63 430 347

марш достоинства European leaders who arrived to Kyiv for Dignity march examine captured military equipment from Russia. PHOTOS President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Slovak Republic Andrej Kiska, and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have already arrived to Kyiv to participate in Dignity march. 95 003 188

Maidan revolution anniversary ‘Rays of Dignity’ shine in downtown Kyiv on Maidan revolution anniversary. VIDEO + PHOTOS During the commemoration of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred symbolic "Rays of dignity" lit up around Kyiv’s central square. 120 756 855

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небесна небесная сотня Heroic deed of Heavenly Hundred inspired Ukrainians to fight the Russian aggression - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko believes that the Heavenly Hundred's act of bravery inspired hundreds of Ukrainians to fight. 41 523 563 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Heroes of Heavenly Hundred commemorated on Maidan Local residents and out of town guests are gathering at the Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) to participate in activities commemorating the heroes of Heavenly Hundred. 16 817 204

Yanukovych was only an obedient puppet. Moscow was preparing to butcher Ukraine before Maidan victory - Poroshenko Viktor Yanukovych who fled the country was only an obedient puppet in the hands of Russia. 49 753 192

майдан One-year anniversary of Maidan shootout. Video dedicated to Heroes of Dignity Revolution. VIDEO The video with a song by Nina Matvienko, famous Ukrainian singer, is dedicated to the memory of those who died in Maidan Nezalezhnosti a year ago when protecting freedom of their country. 45 141 181

сурков SBU Chairman accuses Putin’s aide Surkov of directing sniper groups during Maidan executions in February 2014 Head of the SBU Valentyn Nalyvaichenko voiced information that Putin’s presidential aide Vladislav Surkov had been managing the foreign sniper groups in Kyiv in February 2014. 143 490 523

майдан One year after Maidan execution. PHOTOS Images of Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, one year after the bloody shootout of the peaceful demonstrators. 94 001 277

евромайдан Maidan Execution: Feb. 18 is one-year anniversary of commencement of Euromaidan activists slaughter. VIDEO One of the most bloody events of the Ukrainian history took place a year ago on Kyiv's Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square). 27 010 172

майдан захарченко расстрел Interior Ministry shared details of Maidan activists’ massacre committed by the militants: ex-minister Zakharchenko directed all these activities. PHOTOS The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine have completed an important stage in the investigation of crimes against Maidan. 178 006 176

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милиция майдан Yanukovych blamed his chief of staff for forced crackdown of Maidan Runaway ex-president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych states that he never ordered to disperse Euromaidan protesters on Nov. 30, 2013. 105 520 270

Poroshenko Signs Decree to Award Heavenly Hundred With Titles of Hero of Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the Decree on Awarding the Title of the Hero of Ukraine to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. The document has been signed by the President at the meeting with families of the fallen activists. 18 211 201

майдан National Assembly on Maidan Anniversary. VIDEO On Friday, Nov. 21, at 6.00 p.m. a national assembly on the first anniversary of the Euromaidan started at the Independence Square in Kyiv. 63 251 141