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The Volyn region of Ukraine has been experiencing tumultuous events as recent news highlights multiple occurrences of Russian drone strikes and attacks. The city of Lutsk, a key location within the region, has faced numerous challenges. Recent reports detail a series of Russian UAV strikes leading to fires and smoke over the city, prompting residents to keep their windows shut. In one alarming incident, a young woman fired her gun in the bustling Teatralna Square, shattering a trolleybus window. Other significant developments include measures undertaken by rescue workers to control the aftermath of these attacks, the arrest of military personnel for improper conduct, and investigations into alleged corruption among Volyn officials. The ongoing situation demands vigilance as the region continues to grapple with attacks and internal security challenges.

What are the recent updates regarding Volyn region incidents?

The Volyn region faces frequent challenges such as Russian drone and missile strikes, causing significant damage and fires, particularly in Lutsk. Law enforcement also is actively addressing issues of corruption and improper conduct within the region.

How have recent events in Lutsk affected its residents?

Lutsk residents are experiencing increased safety measures due to Russian attacks. There has been an impact from fires and smoke, leading to calls for heightened public caution and increased emergency response activities to ensure their safety.

What steps are authorities taking in response to Russian attacks in Volyn?

Authorities in Volyn are actively involved in extinguishing fires and conducting rescue operations. They are also coordinating with law enforcement to address any cases of corruption or misconduct, maintaining public order amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Has there been any progress in apprehending individuals involved in recent Volyn disturbances?

The State Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement have made significant progress by detaining individuals involved in violent incidents and addressing cases of abuse and misconduct. This includes arrests related to illegal smuggling and attacks on military personnel.

What safety advice is being issued to residents in Lutsk amid the attacks?

Residents in Lutsk are advised to stay indoors during active attacks, keep windows tightly closed to avoid smoke inhalation, and remain vigilant. They should follow official announcements and be prepared for power outages or other disruptions due to infrastructure damage.

What is being done to combat corruption and misconduct in Volyn region?

Efforts to combat corruption in Volyn include investigations by NABU into local officials, searches of customs posts, and exposure of fraudulent schemes. The aim is to ensure accountability and justice among public servants and law enforcement agencies.

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News Volyn region

shahed Enemy launched Shahed drone attack on Volyn: five people injured, hits confirmed On the afternoon of May 13, Russian invaders launched a drone attack on the Volyn region. As a result of the attack, five people required medical attention. 1 008 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn Massive combined attack

A scheme involving school place bookings in a lyceum in Volyn has been uncovered Fictitious teachers and ’exemptions from military service’: criminal scheme exposed at lyceum in Volyn. PHOTOS Officials at an educational institution in Lutsk have been caught up in a criminal scheme. They set up a system to hire people who did not actually perform their duties or turn up for work. Nevertheless, they were paid over 3 million hryvnias. 2 472 10 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Electricity tariff scheme exposed in Volyn Electricity tariff scheme exposed in Volyn: losses exceed UAH 1.2 million, prosecutor’s office says In Volyn, a former official of a housing maintenance department has been served with a notice of suspicion over causing the state more than UAH 1.2 million in losses through electricity tariff manipulation. 830 0 Previously in trend: Electricity tariffs

Man and TCRSS serviceman fall from roof in Volyn region Man fled from TCR and fought with serviceman on roof of private house in Volyn region: both fell. VIDEO A video has been circulated on social media showing a serviceman from a Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) scuffling with a man on the roof of a private house and falling off it together with him. The local TCR and SS said the man had climbed onto the roof himself and that the servicemen "were trying to help him get down." 12 977 255 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Search operations in the former villages of Ostrivky and Volia Ostrovetska in Volyn Poland has stated that it has discovered previously unknown mass grave during search operations in Volyn. PHOTO During excavation work in the former villages of Ostrivky and Volia Ostrovetska in the Volyn region, a previously unknown mass grave has been discovered. It is believed to contain the remains of victims of the Volyn tragedy. 7 670 92 Previously in trend: exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy

smuggling Around 100 cars were brought in as "humanitarian aid for Armed Forces of Ukraine": car-selling scheme was uncovered in Volyn. PHOTOS In Volyn, law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal import of passenger cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the investigation, between 2024 and 2026, around 100 cars were imported into Ukraine from European Union countries via a charitable foundation, some of which were subsequently sold. 1 878 3 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid

Exhumation of victims of the Volyn tragedy in the Ternopil region Search for graves of victims of 1943 tragedy has begun at sites of destroyed villages in Volyn Search operations will be conducted in the former villages of Ostrivka and Volia Ostrovetska in the Volyn region to locate the graves of victims of the events of August 1943. Ukrainian and Polish experts will join the expedition. 1 655 6 Previously in trend: exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy

lutsk Woman opened fire in square in Lutsk: bullet shattered trolleybus window. VIDEO In the centre of Lutsk, on Teatralna Square, a young woman fired her gun haphazardly into the air, with one of the bullets striking a trolleybus as passengers were boarding. 11 642 23

Rescue workers extinguished major fires following shelling in Volyn Large-scale fires at civilian facilities following Russian shelling have been extinguished in Volyn, – SES. PHOTOS In Volyn, rescue workers have extinguished large-scale fires that broke out at civilian sites as a result of Russian shelling. 1 891 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Shelling of Lutsk Zelenskyy on strike on Lutsk: We are proposing Easter truce, and Russia’s response is ’Shaheds’. PHOTOS Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire in Lutsk following an overnight attack by Russian ‘Shaheds’. 2 296 13 Previously in trend: Ceasefire untill Easter Shelling of Volyn

Shelling of Lutsk Lutsk is shrouded in thick smoke: residents are being asked to keep their windows tightly closed Thick smoke has blanketed Lutsk following a Russian attack and a strike on a local enterprise. 3 965 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Nova Poshta Lutsk Russian strike on Lutsk: "Nova Poshta" terminal destroyed. PHOTO Today, the enemy launched yet another attack on the Lutsk community. 5 707 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Shelling of Lutsk Enemy attacked Lutsk with "shaheds": industrial facility hit, high-rise building damaged (updated) In the early hours of April 1, 2026, Russian forces attacked the city of Lutsk with strike drones. Explosions were heard. 3 728 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Scandal in Volyn: TCR mobilised an elderly man using force TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has detained the head of a unit within one of the departments of the Kovel Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who, according to the investigation, together with other military personnel, used excessive force against a 60-year-old man during an attempt to mobilise him. 9 101 137 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

Russia hits energy facility in Volyn region with drone Russia strikes energy facility in Volyn region with UAV, causing power disruptions On the evening of March 18, Russia struck an energy facility in the Novovolynsk community of the Volyn region. 2 494 19 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

BEB Elite cars, real estate and Russian passports: what Bihus.Info journalists found in family of BES official from Volyn. VIDEO The family of Serhii Zhuravlov, deputy head of the Volyn regional office of the Bureau of Economic Security, owns expensive cars and elite real estate. The official himself explains some of these assets as help from his father, who lives in occupied territory and holds a Russian passport. 14 146 41 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Attackers identified after assault on TCR vehicle in Volyn Attack by group of civilians on TCR servicemen’s vehicle in Volyn: identities of attackers established – Prosecutor General’s Office A group of civilians attacked a vehicle carrying Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) servicemen and forcibly took away a military-liable man in the Volyn region. 9 749 138 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Corruption schemes in the State Food and Consumer Service: details Corruption schemes in State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection: exposures in Mykolaiv, Bukovyna, and Volyn regions. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have exposed a series of corruption offenses among officials of territorial units of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in various regions of Ukraine. 3 273 12

AFU, military Attack on a TCR military vehicle in Volyn: group of civilians forcibly took away conscript who was being transported to territorial centre On Sunday, 8 March, near the village of Ozero in Volyn, a warning group performing their duties to deliver a conscript to the TCR was attacked by a group of civilians. 19 468 316 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

ssu Traitor who was hiding after fleeing from occupied Donetsk region was detained in Volyn. PHOTOS A woman who tried to hide in Ukraine after collaborating with the occupying authorities in Donetsk Oblast was detained in Volyn. She was exposed by border guards and handed over to the Security Service of Ukraine. 5 481 11 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

NABU searched the Lutsk customs post Over $850,000 seized: NABU detectives searched "Lutsk" customs post and its officials. PHOTO On 22 January, searches were conducted at the "Lutsk" customs post of the Volyn Customs and other real estate properties used by the unit's employees. 9 159 47 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices

Ivan Rudnytskyi Former head of Volyn Regional Military Administration Rudnytskyi becomes deputy head of SSU President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Ivan Rudnytskyi from his position as head of the Volyn Regional State Administration and appointed him deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 4 238 30 Previously in trend: Appointment of heads of Regional State Administrations Staff changes SSU appointments

Strike on the railway Enemy struck locomotive depot in Kovel. Carriages hit at station in Konotop. PHOTO The year 2026 began with hostile attacks on the railway across the country, from Odesa to Sumy and Volyn. 5 828 21

shahed over Lutsk Massive Russian attack on Volyn: several dozen UAVs attacked critical infrastructure facilities, with some hits Throughout the night, the Volyn region was under massive attack from "Shahed"-type UAVs. In total, several dozen enemy targets once again attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Volyn. 6 963 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Lutsk after the shelling Enemy struck Lutsk with drones: there is fire in city. PHOTO On New Year's Eve, Russian troops attacked Lutsk with strike drones. 3 986 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

power Shaheds attack Volyn critical infrastructure: 8,000 customers without power – RMA Throughout the day in the Volyn region, an air raid alert was declared several times due to an attack by enemy kamikaze drones. Russian Shahed drones again targeted critical infrastructure facilities in the region. 1 588 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Russia attacked critical infrastructure in Volyn Russia strikes critical infrastructure facility in Volyn Today, 25 December, Russian troops struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Volyn region. 2 984 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

NABU, SAPO expose Volyn and Lutsk council members in $30,000 bribe case $30,000 for construction in Lutsk: NABU and SAPO expose Volyn lawmakers in corruption case. PHOTOS The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed members of the Volyn Regional Council and Lutsk City Council for allegedly receiving an illegal benefit. 2 674 11

NABU conducts searches at Lutsk City Hall NABU conducts searches at Lutsk City Hall, - media. PHOTO In the morning, investigative activities are taking place at the Lutsk City Council premises, with law enforcement officers working on site. 2 092 5

Massive attack on 6 December Klymenko on night attack: 10 regions hit, 8 people wounded. Large fires in Lutsk, Dnipro and Bila Tserkva - Klymenko. PHOTOS The night of 6 December was difficult in Ukraine. Russia again attacked civilian infrastructure with drones and missiles. 2 858 13

Shaheds’ attack on Volyn Enemy massively attacked Volyn: there are hits on civilian enterprises in Lutsk On the night of Saturday, December 6, Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Volyn region. 2 582 0 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

The SSU prevented a militant from fleeing to the European Union SSU detained "DPR" militant who had been fighting for "Somalia" and tried to flee to EU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented the escape from Ukraine of a militant from Russian armed groups who had been fighting in Donetsk Oblast. 4 649 16 Previously in trend: High treason

A man was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle two people across the border Man detained in Volyn region for smuggling people across border for $11,500 – SBGS. PHOTOS Operatives of the Volyn Border Guard Detachment exposed a 46-year-old resident of Rivne involved in illegally smuggling people across Ukraine’s state border outside official checkpoints. 1 090 14 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A group that smuggled men abroad through fictitious marriages was exposed in Volyn Fictitious marriages for $25,000: group that smuggled men across border was exposed in Volyn, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Volyn region, operatives exposed a criminal group that organised the trafficking of men abroad under the guise of fake marriages. 1 361 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Smugglers caught in Volyn region Two men detained in Volyn region for facilitating illegal transfer of persons across border. PHOTOS Operatives of the 9th Border Detachment named after the Sich Riflemen detained two offenders near the city of Novovolynsk as they were transporting a man of conscription age to the border area with the intention of illegally smuggling him across the border. 894 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A person who created an illegal logging scheme has been detained Soldier who created illegal logging scheme has been detained: damage to environment amounts to 400,000 hryvnias. PHOTOS A serviceman who created an illegal deforestation scheme was detained: environmental damage amounted to almost UAH 400,000. 1 322 6

A munition from a Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter jet fell on Volyn. What is known? Ammunition from fighter jet fell on residential building in Volyn region - media. VIDEO A munition from a Ukrainian fighter jet fell out of a plane in the village of Kopylia, Volyn region. 10 344 59

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained eight organizers of evasion schemes SSU and National Police dismantled six more "evasion schemes" in Ukraine: 8 organizers of schemes detained. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have dismantled six new schemes for evading mobilization in Ukraine and detained eight organizers of the schemes. 1 854 13 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Volyn after the shelling Ruscists attacked Volyn with drones: enterprise in Lutsk district was on fire (updated). PHOTOS Today, 10 September 2025, the enemy once again attacked the Lutsk community using strike UAVs. 2 821 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Clash between men and military enlistment officers in Volyn: details Men attack TRC servicemen in Volyn: shooting erupts during brawl In the village of Boratyn, Volyn region, a group of men clashed with TRC servicemen who attempted to check their military registration documents. Shots were fired during the confrontation, and the attackers were detained. 7 936 134 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

Body of border guard found in Volyn Body of border guard was found in Volyn, with weapon nearby, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the death of a State Border Guard Service serviceman who was on duty at the state border. 3 743 2 Previously in trend: Bodies found near the border

Strike on Lutsk Enemy attacked Lutsk and region with drones and missiles, woman injured. PHOTO During the night and in the morning, the Russians launched a combined attack on Lutsk and Volyn region. There were 12 enemy targets in total. 1 879 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Explosions in Rivne and Lutsk What is known about the shahed attacks Explosions rang out in Rivne and Lutsk: "shahed" attack Explosions were heard in Rivne and Lutsk. 3 070 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Rivne region Shelling of Volyn

Residents in Volyn block and damage TCR vehicle Crowd attacks TCR and SS vehicle in Volyn region On 7 August, at around 4:30 p.m., in the village of Solovychi, Kovel district, servicemen from one of the district Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Volyn region, together with police officers, were attacked by a group of unidentified individuals while serving call-up notices. 15 399 308 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

audi 11-year-old boy runs over two-year-old sister with car in Volyn, child killed In Volyn, an 11-year-old boy ran over his sister with a car, child was killed. An incident occurred on August 4 at around 7:45 p.m. in the village of Nemyr, Lutsk district. 7 461 52

Participants in a scheme to smuggle draft dodgers abroad were detained in Volyn Border crossing for $15,000: scheme to smuggle draft evaders exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS In Volyn, border guards exposed a 34-year-old resident of Kamin-Kashyrskyi district who, for $5,000, helped military-age men illegally cross the border. 1 339 14 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The traitor worked for Belarus. Belarusian KGB agent spying on Ukraine’s northern border, recording fortifications and movement of military convoys detained - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine's counterintelligence service has thwarted plans by the Belarusian special services to obtain intelligence on the defence of Ukraine's northern border. 19 642 15 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

TCR notification measures in Volyn Man beat soldier of Volyn TCR with shovel during attempt to check his documents. VIDEO In the village of Dubove, Kovel district, Volyn region, a man with a shovel attacked a serviceman of the centre during the check of military registration documents. 13 329 126 Previously in trend: mobilization Conflict with TCR

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