The Kirovohrad region is currently managing several critical challenges. A court in Kropyvnytskyi has ordered detention without bail for two soldiers from the "Skelia" regiment, suspected of torturing fellow soldiers. Meanwhile, the Economic Security Bureau has shut down an underground petrol operation, seizing counterfeit fuel worth millions. Russian attacks continue impacting infrastructure, causing power outages and damaging property. Security agencies remain on high alert, dismantling mobilization evasion schemes and foiling planned attacks. These developments highlight ongoing security concerns and the region's resilience in confronting illegal activities.
What are the charges against the soldiers from the "Skelia" regiment?
The soldiers from the "Skelia" regiment are facing allegations of torturing and cruelly mistreating their comrades. The court has remanded them into custody for 60 days without the right to bail while the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) conducts further investigations into the allegations.
How much counterfeit petrol was seized in the Kirovohrad region?
The Economic Security Bureau seized approximately 233,000 litres of counterfeit petrol in the Kirovohrad region. This illegal fuel was valued at around 50 million hryvnias and was part of an underground production and distribution operation uncovered by law enforcement authorities.
What impact have recent Russian attacks had on the Kirovohrad region?
Russian attacks on the Kirovohrad region have significantly affected infrastructure, leading to power outages and damaging homes and businesses. The attacks have also disrupted rail services, with several suburban trains rerouted due to the damage caused by the strikes.
How effective have security agencies been in preventing illegal activities in the region?
Security agencies like the SSU, National Police, and SBI have been proactive in dismantling illegal operations and mobilization evasion schemes. Their coordinated efforts have led to multiple arrests of those involved in criminal activities, including exposure of military and civilian security threats.
What measures are in place to support residents affected by regional conflicts?
Authorities in the Kirovohrad region are providing essential services such as emergency repairs and temporary shelter to those affected by the conflict. There is ongoing coordination with local and national agencies to ensure rapid response to infrastructure damage and humanitarian needs.
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Force used against taxi driver and passenger during notification activities in Kropyvnytskyi: SBI investigates police actions. VIDEO Police officers who were part of a notification group in Kropyvnytskyi may have used force against a taxi driver and his female passenger without justification. 7 102 89 Previously in trend: Clash with police
Drone attack on Kirovohrad region: house and infrastructure facility damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 14 August, the enemy launched yet another attack on the Kirovohrad region. A fire broke out at an infrastructure facility, and a residential building was damaged. 1 166 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Russian agent group adjusting strikes on Defense Forces in three regions detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has exposed an FSB agent network that was adjusting Russian air strikes against the Defence Forces in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions. 2 531 8 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
He was planning new attacks on energy sector and studying from Russian textbooks: enemy agent has been detained in Kropyvnytskyi, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service has detained another Russian agent in Kropyvnytskyi who was preparing new enemy missile and drone attacks on targets in Ukraine’s fuel and energy sector. 2 218 7 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
SSU, State Bureau of Investigation and National Police have uncovered further four ’evasion’ schemes in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have uncovered four new schemes to evade mobilisation and detained seven organisers of these schemes in the Kharkiv, Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. 1 552 9 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border
Enemy has advanced near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region and in Zaliznychne in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP mapRussian occupation forces are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 8 683 37 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
Court has ordered detention without bail of two soldiers from "Skelia" regiment who are suspected of torturing their fellow soldiers A court in Kropyvnytskyi has remanded two soldiers from the medical company of the "Skelia" regiment into custody for 60 days without the right to bail; the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) suspects them of torturing and cruelly mistreating their fellow soldiers. 1 330 16 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers
Economic Security Bureau has shut down underground petrol production operation: 233,000 litres of counterfeit petrol worth 50 million hryvnias have been seized. PHOTO The Economic Security Bureau has uncovered a group of individuals who organised the illegal production and sale of counterfeit fuel in the Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions. During searches, law enforcement officers seized 233,000 litres of a liquid resembling petrol, with the total value of... 1 429 6 Previously in trend: produced counterfeits
Beaten and locked in shed for "breaches of discipline": two soldiers from "Skelia" regiment have been notified of suspicion of torturing their comrades – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has notified two servicemen from the ‘Skelia’ regiment that they are under suspicion of mistreating their comrades. 6 931 69 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers
Russia attacked Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions: houses, company, and gas station were damaged On the night of July 24, Russian troops continued shelling the central and southern regions of Ukraine. The Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions came under attack. According to preliminary reports, there has been significant damage to civilian infrastructure. 1 690 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Second day of protests against Fedorov’s resignation began in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS The second day of protests against President Zelenskyy’s decision not to reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister has begun. 6 196 62 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Kropyvnytskyi, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kharkiv: Ukrainians took to streets in support of Fedorov. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 16 July, a campaign in support of the sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov got underway across Ukraine’s regions. 6 266 92 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Sold ’immunity’ from TCR for $4,000: law enforcement officer detained in Kirovohrad region, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the leadership of the National Police, have exposed a law enforcement officer who was "selling" the right to move freely around the city and avoid being sent to the... 1 617 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
In evening, enemy attacked Kropyvnytskyi: fire at enterprise has been extinguished. PHOTO On the evening of 28 June, the enemy launched an attack on an enterprise in Kropyvnytskyi. 1 193 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
SSU and National Police expose 11 more "draft evasion schemes" in different regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have shut down 11 new schemes for evading mobilisation and detained the organisers of the schemes, who operated in different regions of Ukraine. 1 282 9
SSU, National Police and the Prosecutor’s Office have exposed a further four Russian agents involved in arson attacks in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service, the National Police and the Prosecutor’s Office have exposed a further four FSB accomplices who carried out contract arson attacks in the Kirovohrad and Odesa regions. 1 289 13 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists
Night-time UAV attack: house damaged in Kropyvnytskyi district of Kirovohrad region. PHOTO Russian drones attacked the Kirovohrad region overnight, causing a fire on the roof of a private house in the Kropyvnytskyi district. 1 028 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Shooting at Svitlovodsk City Council: "Don’t come to me. Stay where you are, bitch! Stay where you are, you f#cking b#tch!". VIDEO (updated) Shots were fired inside the Svitlovodsk City Council building in the Kirovohrad region. 9 628 35
SSU and National Police foiled attempts by Russian Federation to organise terrorist attacks in schools in Kirovohrad and Odesa regions. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with the National Police, has foiled a series of terrorist attacks at educational institutions in the Kirovohrad and Odesa regions. According to the investigation, two school pupils were acting on instructions from Russian intelligence services. 2 719 7
Driver hits TCR serviceman during document check in Kropyvnytskyi: he was detained On 17 April in Kropyvnytskyi, during measures to notify reservists and men liable for military service, a man attempted to flee in a car and injured a serviceman of the TCR. 5 503 64 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR
Tortured and killed 8-month-old baby: man from Kirovohrad region sentenced to life imprisonment The Court of Appeal sentenced to life imprisonment a man who beat an eight-month-old baby to death in the Kirovohrad region. 5 563 26 Previously in trend: Murder of children
SSU has detained FSB agent who was preparing to blow up power substation in Kropyvnytskyi. PHOTO Law enforcement officers have uncovered a man recruited by the FSB who was planning to plant explosives near an electrical substation in Kropyvnytskyi. 1 590 13 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents
Occupiers struck railway and port infrastructure: no casualties. PHOTOS On the night of 26 March, Russian occupiers once again attacked Ukraine’s railway and port infrastructure. 1 501 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Russian drones attacked the Kirovohrad region: two people injured (updated). PHOTOS During the evening of 22 March, Russian occupiers attacked the Kirovohrad region with strike drones. 2 070 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
SSU and National Police detain 5 more agitators of ruscism in different regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained five more pro-Kremlin agitators who called on the ruscists to continue shelling Ukraine and seize the entire territory of the country. 1 622 6 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators
He had residence permit and was spying for Russians: SSU detained Russian citizen in Kirovohrad region. PHOTO In the Kirovohrad region, a Russian citizen was detained who worked for the Russian GRU and tracked the locations of the Defence Forces, which the occupiers were preparing to attack. 3 689 7 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia
NABU and National Police expose judge from Kirovohrad region for taking bribe to close case. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), together with law enforcement agencies, have exposed a district court judge in the Kirovohrad region and his accomplice for receiving unlawful benefits. 2 363 9 Previously in trend: Grafters
Woman who registered Starlink for occupiers was detained in Kropyvnytskyi, - media In Kropyvnytskyi, a woman was exposed who registered Starlink terminals for Russians for money. 6 160 31 Previously in trend: Blocking Starlink to occupiers
Russian drones attacked residential area in Novoarkhanhelsk community in Kirovohrad region: one person injured As a result of a nighttime UAV strike in the Novoarkhanhelsk community of the Kirovohrad region, one person was injured and five private houses were damaged. 910 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
20 thousand dollars for "reservation" - in Kropyvnytskyi, SBI detained officer of regional TCR and SS. VIDEO+PHOTOS With the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a serviceman of the Kirovohrad Regional TCR and SS who had organised a scheme to earn money by evading mobilisation. 4 247 17 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR
Mobilised serviceman who went AWOL planned to kill state official in Kropyvnytskyi – SSU. PHOTO An attempted murder of an official from a state institution responsible for the defence training of the population in the Kirovohrad region was prevented in the centre of Kropyvnytskyi. 4 793 15 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine High treason
Trump’s friend will gain access to one of largest lithium deposits in Ukraine, - NYT Ronald Lauder, a close ally of Donald Trump, has joined the consortium that won the tender to develop one of Europe's largest lithium deposits. 5 516 65 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement
In Kirovohrad region, residents honor children whose lives were cut short by Russia’s war against Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Oleksandriia, Kirovohrad region, a memorial event was held to honor children whose lives were cut short by Russia’s war against Ukraine. 1 346 2 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war
"Oleksandriia maniac" Nykytiuk sentenced to life imprisonment for series of murders and assaults, - OPG The court sentenced Volodymyr Nykytiuk, known as the ‘"Oleksandriia maniac," to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of a series of murders and robberies committed for financial gain in 2016 in the Kirovohrad region. 5 824 25 Previously in trend: Oleksandriia maniac
Russian drones and missiles hit critical infrastructure in Kirovohrad region (updated) Russia has carried out another massive attack on critical infrastructure in the Kirovohrad region. 3 312 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure
In Kyiv and number of regions - stabilisation power cuts. SCHEDULES Emergency power cuts have been introduced in the capital and two regions. 7 463 28 Previously in trend: Power outages
Enemy launched massive attack on Kirovohrad region: infrastructure damaged, dozens of settlements left without power On the night of 24 October, Russian invaders launched a massive attack on the Kirovohrad region with drones. At least 20 explosions were heard. 1 847 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Ruscists attacked critical infrastructure in Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure and energy facilities in the Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions. 1 849 6 Previously in trend: attack of Cherkasy region Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Enemy attacked Kirovohrad region at night: buildings damaged, train schedule changed. PHOTO As a result of Russia's attack on critical infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, 5 settlements are without power. "Ukrzaliznytsia" has changed the routes of several suburban trains. 2 643 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure in Kirovohrad region Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Enemy carried out another attack on Kirovohrad region: targeting infrastructure, damaging residential buildings On the night of 25 September, Russians attacked an infrastructure facility in the Kirovohrad region with drones. 945 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Russians strike railway lines in Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions As a result of hostile shelling in the Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions, some areas are without power. 1 913 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Rescuers dealing with aftermath of drone attack in Kirovohrad region. PHOTOS On the night of 23 September, the enemy struck again in the Kirovohrad region 1 146 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Occupiers strike railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region: number of trains delayed Russian invaders attacked railway infrastructure in the Kirovohrad region at night. 1 402 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Enemy struck infrastructure facilities in Kropyvnytskyi district with drones: regional center and 44 settlements were partially cut off from power (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 17 September, Russian troops attacked infrastructure facilities in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region. As a result of the UAV hit, fires broke out at three locations. 2 734 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
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. 1 894 13 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed
Drone attack on Znamianka: over 60 private houses damaged, windows blown out in 7 apartment buildings. PHOTO Restoration works are underway in Znamianka after a Russian drone strike. 1 773 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Consequences of night shelling of Kirovohrad region by Russian troops: 2 houses destroyed, 28 damaged. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked the Kirovohrad region, resulting in a number of casualties. 2 004 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
Russian troops attacked Znamianka with drones: "UZ" facilities hit, 5 people injured, houses damaged On the night of Wednesday, 3 September 2025, Russian troops attacked the Znamianka community in the Kirovohrad region with drones, striking facilities belonging to "Ukrzaliznytsia" JSC. 2 303 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region
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