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The Kirovohrad region in Ukraine has faced numerous security challenges recently. Law enforcement agencies detained an FSB agent in Kropyvnytskyi who planned to sabotage a power substation, critical to local services. This is part of a broader pattern of threats: Russian drones have targeted the region, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. Notably, the SSU arrested several pro-Kremlin agitators across Ukraine, including in this region. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks to security and infrastructure in Kirovohrad. The continued cooperation of SSU, local police, and anti-corruption agencies plays a vital role in countering these threats and maintaining stability.

What are the recent security threats in the Kirovohrad region?

Recently, Kirovohrad faced attacks from Russian drones that caused injuries and damaged infrastructure. An FSB agent planning sabotage was also detained, highlighting persistent security threats.

How has the SSU responded to threats in the Kirovohrad region?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has been active in detaining FSB agents and other conspirators planning attacks or espionage, underscoring their commitment to regional security and counter-espionage efforts.

What impact have the drone attacks had on Kirovohrad's infrastructure?

Drone attacks in Kirovohrad have led to significant infrastructure damage, including power outages and damaged homes, complicating daily life and affecting services in several communities within the region.

Are there any arrests related to aiding Russian forces in Kirovohrad?

Yes, multiple arrests have been made, including a Russian citizen spying for GRU and a woman registering Starlink for Russians, highlighting ongoing issues with local collaborators aiding enemy forces.

What role do anti-corruption agencies play in Kirovohrad region?

Anti-corruption efforts are crucial, as evidenced by NABU's exposure of a bribery case involving a district judge in Kirovohrad, demonstrating ongoing efforts to uphold legal integrity and combat corruption.

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In the Kropyvnytskyi district, a residential building was damaged as a result of a drone attack 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. 894 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

shooting in Svitlovodsk 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. 9 523 35

Russia recruits children for terrorist attacks: SSU foiled attacks in secondary schools 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. 2 515 7

Driver injures TCR serviceman during check in Kropyvnytskyi 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. 5 324 64 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

Man from Kirovohrad region gets life in prison for killing baby 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. 5 291 26 Previously in trend: Murder of children

The SSU prevented sabotage in Kropyvnytskyi: an FSB agent has been detained 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. 1 548 13 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

Russian forces attacked the railway and the port: what is known? 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. 1 439 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Consequences of the Russian Federation’s attack on the Kirovohrad region on 23 March 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. 2 000 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

The SBU and National Police have detained a further five propagandists of Russian imperialism 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. 1 574 6 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

The SSU detained a Russian citizen who was spying for the occupiers 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. 3 623 7 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia

In Kirovohrad region, a district court judge was caught taking bribes 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. 2 278 9 Previously in trend: Grafters

Woman helped occupiers register Starlink 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. 6 088 31 Previously in trend: Blocking Starlink to occupiers

Shaheds attacked Kirovohrad region 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. 845 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

In Kropyvnytskyi, the SBI detained an officer of the regional TCR and SS 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. 4 173 17 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Murder of state official prevented in Kropyvnytskyi 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. 4 742 15 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine High treason

Trump’s friend to participate in development of Ukraine’s lithium deposit 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. 5 211 65 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

A memorial event for the children was held in Oleksandriya 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. 1 294 2 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

Oleksandiia maniac "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. 5 753 25 Previously in trend: Oleksandriia maniac

Russian strikes on Kirovohrad region: infrastructure facilities damaged 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. 3 267 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Emergency power cuts introduced in Kyiv and other regions In Kyiv and number of regions - stabilisation power cuts. SCHEDULES Emergency power cuts have been introduced in the capital and two regions. 7 402 28 Previously in trend: Power outages

Strike on Kirovohrad region 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. 1 784 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Shelling of Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions. What is known about the consequences? Ruscists attacked critical infrastructure in Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure and energy facilities in the Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions. 1 772 6 Previously in trend: attack of Cherkasy region Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Consequences of the 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. 2 581 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure in Kirovohrad region Shelling of Kirovohrad region

shaheds 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. 903 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

railway strike 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. 1 868 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Infrastructure facility catches fire in Kirovohrad region due to drone attack 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 1 099 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

carriage, train, Ukrzaliznytsia Occupiers strike railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region: number of trains delayed Russian invaders attacked railway infrastructure in the Kirovohrad region at night. 1 360 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Kirovohrad region after the shelling 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. 2 658 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

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

Znamianka 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. 1 683 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Consequences of the Russian Federation’s strike on Kirovohrad Oblast on 3 September 2025 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. 1 943 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

shahed over 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. 2 200 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 11 wounded, Druzhkivka, Myrnohrad and Kostiantynivka under attack. PHOTOS Two people were killed and 11 others were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region over the past day. 516 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The State Emergency Service building and rescue equipment were damaged in a rocket attack In Kropyvnytskyi, building and fire and rescue equipment of State Emergency Service damaged as result of shelling. PHOTOS As a result of a massive enemy attack, one of the units of the State Emergency Service in Kirovohrad region was damaged on the night of 28 July. 1 246 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kropyvnytskyi

shaheds Kropyvnytskyi attacked by Russian drones: 9 explosions occurred On the night of 28 July, Russian troops attacked Kropyvnytskyi with strike drones. There were at least nine explosions in the city. 3 219 10 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kropyvnytskyi

Shahed attack on Kirovohrad region on 16 July What is known about the consequences Russia massively attacked Kirovohrad region with "shaheds". Fields caught fire, house windows damaged (updated) Russian occupiers massively attacked Kirovohrad region with drones at night. 1 296 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Orphans from Kropyvnytskyi More than 50 orphaned children evacuated to Austria have been returned to Kropyvnytskyi. Austrian side is concerned, and regional administration says it has applications for adoption. VIDEO In 2022, the Austrian village of Burgauberg received 52 orphans from the Kirovohrad region. However, on 2 June this year, Ukraine returned the children home, which surprised the Austrian side. 5 263 23

The Shahed attack on the Kirovohrad region. What is known about the consequences Shahed attack in Kirovohrad region: woman wounded, house damaged Russian occupiers attacked Kirovohrad region with dozens of drones. 973 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Beating of a soldier in the Kirovohrad region Instructor brutally beat cadet with rifle butt in Kirovohrad region: he has been notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to a training platoon instructor who had severely beaten a cadet at a training ground in Kirovohrad region. 7 513 66 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Chervinskyi in court in Kropyvnytskyi Court hearing held in Kropyvnytskyi in case of ex-intelligence officer Chervinskyi A court hearing was held in Kropyvnytskyi in the case of former intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi. During the June 10 session, one of the 17 individuals injured in the shelling of the Kanatove airfield was questioned. 4 748 22 Previously in trend: Cases against Chervinskyi

Svitlovodsk Strike on Svitlovodsk: four buildings completely destroyed, school and library damaged. PHOTO In Svitlovodsk, reconstruction work after the enemy attack and inspection of damaged property is underway. 1 855 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Svitlovodsk was attacked by shaheds and ballistic missiles Enemy attacked Svitlovodsk at night, enterprise damaged, three wounded Russian invaders attacked Svitlovodsk in the Kirovohrad region at night. Around two o'clock, powerful explosions were heard in the city. 3 512 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

Military officer adjusted Russian strikes in Kirovohrad region Driver of military unit in Kirovohrad region who adjusted Russian shellings detained, - SSU. PHOTO An electrician driver of a military unit in Kirovohrad region, who was adjusting Russian strikes on the central region of Ukraine, was detained. 3 682 15 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi on 22 May 2025 Russian Federation hits Kropyvnytskyi with ballistic missiles. Explosions are heard in city (updated) Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad region. 7 533 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kirovohrad region

In Kirovohrad region they will try MP for embezzlement of UAH 11 million on military uniforms He embezzled UAH 11 million on supply of low-quality military uniforms: MP will be tried in Kirovohrad region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the SID of the National Police, completed a pre-trial investigation into a deputy of one of the city councils of Kirovohrad region who, together with his accomplices, supplied low-quality clothing to the military. 3 371 13 Previously in trend: Clothing procurement for AFU Embezzlement of funds

Attack on Kropyvnytskyi on March 19 Man who suffered 86% burns during Russian attack on March 20 died in Kropyvnytskyi A 49-year-old man who was hospitalized with burns and fractures as a result of a drone attack on Kropyvnytskyi has died. 935 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kropyvnytskyi

FSB agent in Kirovohrad region sentenced to 15 years in prison FSB agent who spied in Kirovohrad region sentenced to 15 years in prison - SSU An FSB agent who was preparing Russian missile and drone strikes in the Kirovohrad region was sentenced to 15 years in prison. 911 8 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

Kropyvnytskyi Number of wounded in Kropyvnytskyi increased to 14. Almost 90 houses were damaged. PHOTOS In Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad region, the number of people injured by Russian shelling on the night of 20 March has risen to 14, and expert inspections of 70 private and 17 apartment buildings are underway. 3 624 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kropyvnytskyi

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