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The Khmelnytskyi region remains under spotlight with continuous threats and internal challenges in 2026. Noteworthy is the detention of an FSB agent by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) who planned terrorist attacks targeting military personnel. In a separate operation, procurement malpractices in bread supply for National Guard soldiers in the area were exposed, demonstrating ongoing governance issues. Additionally, Russian drones and missile attacks continue to pose a significant threat in the region, underscoring the need for robust defense strategies. These events highlight both the external threats from Russia and internal challenges within Ukrainian infrastructure.

What recent security threats has Khmelnytskyi region faced?

Khmelnytskyi region has faced several security threats in 2026, including planned terrorist attacks by an FSB agent. The SSU exposed agents directing missile strikes and uncovered procurement abuses affecting local military support systems.

How are the authorities responding to security challenges in Khmelnytskyi region?

The Security Service of Ukraine is actively detaining individuals involved in espionage and terrorism, while the State Bureau of Investigation exposes procurement abuses. These actions demonstrate a commitment to enhancing regional security.

What impact do Russian drone attacks have on Khmelnytskyi region?

Russian drone attacks continually threaten the safety of Khmelnytskyi's civilian infrastructure, causing casualties and damages to property. These ongoing hostilities contribute to the region's volatile security landscape.

What internal issues are affecting the Khmelnytskyi region's security systems?

The Khmelnytskyi region faces internal issues involving corruption and procurement abuses, particularly in military supply chains. These challenges undermine the efficiency of local governance and military operations.

Has there been successful prevention of planned attacks in Khmelnytskyi region?

Yes, the Security Service of Ukraine has successfully halted several planned attacks by detaining FSB agents and local collaborators, preventing significant harm to the region and its military infrastructure.

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SSU foiled a terrorist attack in Khmelnytskyi: Russian agent detained Planned terrorist attack at gathering of Ukrainian military personnel: SSU detains Russian agent in Khmelnytskyi. PHOTOS A Russian agent who was planning a terrorist attack in the city centre has been arrested in Khmelnytskyi. 4 733 16 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

A soldier who was smuggling draft dodgers abroad has been exposed in the Khmelnytskyi region Soldier organised scheme to send "contract soldiers" abroad for $3,000 in Khmelnytskyi region, - Prosecutor’s office. PHOTO A scheme involving the illegal smuggling of conscripts abroad, organised by a member of the armed forces, has been uncovered in the Khmelnytskyi region. 1 222 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization men’s departure abroad

Shelling of Khmelnytskyi Enemy attacked Khmelnytskyi: fire broke out at enterprise (updated). PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday 1 April 2026, air defence forces were deployed in the Khmelnytskyi region. 3 380 4 Previously in trend: Attack on Khmelnytskyi region

FSB agent was planning to blow up Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles in Khmelnytskyi SSU has detained FSB agent who was planning terrorist attacks against military in Khmelnytskyi. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed and detained an FSB agent who was planning a series of terrorist attacks against Ukrainian military personnel in Khmelnytskyi. 3 870 7 Previously in trend: burning military cars Recruited FSB agents

purchase of bread for the military Purchase of bread for National Guard soldiers in Khmelnytskyi region: new abuses exposed. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the National Police's Internal Security Department, have uncovered new abuses in the procurement of bread for National Guard units in the Khmelnytskyi region. 2 713 4 Previously in trend: defense procurement stealing

New smuggling schemes eliminated For $12–18,000, they offered forged documents or helped flee abroad: new draft evasion schemes dismantled – SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police uncovered four new schemes for evading mobilisation and detained the organisers of the schemes in various regions of Ukraine. 1 786 17 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Security Service detains another FSB agent in Khmelnytskyi region SSU exposed FSB agent who guided Russian missiles toward Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO The Security Service has detained another agent of Russia’s FSB in the Khmelnytskyi region. He turned out to be a 53-year-old local resident recruited by the enemy, who was adjusting Russian missile-and-drone attacks on Ukraine’s western region. 1 927 10 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

FSB agent who was preparing an explosion at a Ukrzaliznytsia station exposed Minor FSB agent who was preparing explosion at Ukrzaliznytsia station in Khmelnytskyi region exposed. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented another Russian sabotage attack on Ukraine's transport infrastructure. 4 522 17 Previously in trend: High treason

Khmelnytskyi region after shelling Enemy attacked Khmelnytskyi region with drones: fire broke out at enterprise (updated). PHOTOS On the night of Sunday, 18 January 2026, the enemy attacked the Khmelnytskyi region with strike drones. Explosions were heard. 3 587 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Khmelnytsky region

Khmelnytskyi police shut down criminal group Smuggling of medicines and online sales: Khmelnytskyi police shut down criminal group. PHOTOS Cyber police and investigators from the Khmelnytskyi region, under the procedural guidance of the Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor's office, exposed and stopped the activities of a group of individuals who were smuggling foreign-made medicines into Ukraine. 1 085 5 Previously in trend: Tax violations

A foreigner was directing Russian strikes on energy facilities. He was detained by the SSU Foreigner directing strikes on energy facilities near Khmelnytskyi NPP, - SSU. PHOTO An FSB agent who directed Russian strikes on the Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions has been detained. 4 556 15 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters ttacks on the energy sector

Building in Khmelnytskyi after the gas explosion Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi: two dead, 5 injured, 9 apartments destroyed, 15 more damaged. PHOTOS As of the morning of 29 October, the bodies of two dead people - a woman born in 1973 and a man born in 1983 - were found under the rubble after an explosion in an apartment building in Khmelnytskyi. 3 821 9 Previously in trend: Domestic gas explosion

Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi Gas explosion in high-rise building in Khmelnytskyi: bodies of two victims found. PHOTO As a result of a gas explosion in a house on Ternopilska Street in Khmelnytskyi, the bodies of two people were found under the rubble. 3 391 2 Previously in trend: Domestic gas explosion

A gas explosion occurred in a high-rise building in Khmelnytskyi Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi apartment building: 5 injured, including child. PHOTOS Five people, including one child, were injured in a domestic gas explosion in an apartment building in Khmelnytskyi. 2 404 2 Previously in trend: Domestic gas explosion

Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi apartment block: several floors destroyed (updated). PHOTO An explosion was heard in Khmelnytskyi around 3:00 p.m. on 28 October 2025. 5 923 21 Previously in trend: Domestic gas explosion

The SSU and police seize psychotropic substances during a search of a drug laboratory SSU and National Police exposed 12 members of drug syndicate that traded in heavy psychotropic drugs in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralised an organised criminal group that was engaged in the sale of drugs and heavy psychotropics throughout Ukraine. 1 204 4 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs

Border guards demanded a bribe from a colleague for transferring him to the rear Demanded $5,500 for transferring soldier to rear: two border guards detained in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS Two border guards who demanded a bribe from a colleague from a combat unit to transfer him to the rear unit were detained and notified of suspicion in Khmelnytskyi region. 1 611 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

bribe for evading military service $6,500 for concealing AWOL case: corruption scheme blocked in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO Police in Khmelnytskyi have blocked another corruption scheme: a local resident demanded $6,500 in exchange for not reporting a case of AWOL. 1 193 1 Previously in trend: Grafters AWOL in AFU

Khmelnytskyi region after the shelling Consequences of Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi region: one man killed, others injured. Houses destroyed. PHOTOS Last night, Khmelnytskyi region came under Russian fire. 1 970 0 Previously in trend: Attack on Khmelnytskyi region

The consequences of a massive strike on Ukraine Zelenskyy on Russian night attack: 15 regions under attack, rocket hit sewing workshop in Volochysk. PHOTOS Rescuers are currently working in Volochysk, Khmelnytsky region, where Russians hit a regular sewing workshop with a missile. 6 847 32

Khmelnytskyi after the shelling Enemy attacked Khmelnytskyi region twice with missiles and drones: damage reported (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 3 September 2025, the Khmelnytskyi region was attacked twice by missiles and drones – at night and in the morning. Air defence forces were deployed. Some missiles were shot down, but there was also damage. 3 222 0 Previously in trend: Attack on Khmelnytskyi region

Russian agents exposed Terrorist attacks against the military in Khmelnytskyi and Dnipropetrovsk regions were being prepared: Russian agents aged 16 and 19 exposed, - SSU. PHOTOS Two more Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks in Khmelnytskyi and Dnipropetrovsk regions were detained. The enemy recruited both suspects separately when they were looking for "easy money" on telegram channels. 4 696 15 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack Recruited FSB agents

The SSU detained seven Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks Preparing terrorist attacks: SSU detains seven Russian agents, including three teenagers. PHOTOS Seven Russian agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian soldiers and law enforcement officers with explosives have been detained. 2 481 8 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks

Khmelnytskyi region after the attack Ruscists attacked Khmelnytskyi region: 20 houses damaged. PHOTOS The night attack partially damaged 20 private residential buildings in the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Khmelnytskyi region. 2 935 1 Previously in trend: Attack on Khmelnytskyi region

A traitor from Zhytomyr region spied on airfields Interested in "schedule" of takeoffs and landings of Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft in Khmelnytsky region: enemy agent detained who was preparing a Russian strike on airfields, - SSU. PHOTO The SSU CI detained another adjuster of Russian strikes on Ukraine in Zhytomyr region. It was a 41-year-old local unemployed man who was recruited by the FSB in February this year. 3 432 10 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Consequences of shelling in Khmelnytsky region on 26 May 2025 Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi region: 4 enterprises and 18 residential buildings damaged. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Khmelnytskyi region, damaging 4 enterprises. 4 232 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Khmelnytsky region

Attempted to burn military vehicle. Sentence handed down to a resident of Khmelnytskyi region Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempting to set military vehicle on fire in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO A man who tried to burn down a military vehicle was sentenced to 5 years in prison in the Khmelnytsky region. 874 5 Previously in trend: burning military cars

Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi region on 24 April Aftermath of Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi region: 38 private houses, windows in 250 apartments, and social infrastructure facilities damaged. PHOTOS Last night, on April 24, Russian forces attacked the Khmelnytskyi region, causing widespread destruction. 2 977 1

Russian agents from Khmelnytskyi region Russian drug agent and her partner were preparing terrorist attacks against 8 deputies of Kamianets-Podilskyi City Council - SSU. PHOTO The SSU CI detained two FSB agents who were preparing explosives for terrorist attacks against eight deputies of the Kamianets-Podilskyi City Council in Khmelnytskyi region. 3 411 20 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

Scheme of "employment" for mobilisation draft evaders exposed in Khmelnytskyi Mobilisation "employment" scheme for draft evaders: two accomplices exposed in Khmelnytskyi – National Police. PHOTOS In Khmelnytskyi, law enforcement officers exposed a criminal "employment" scheme organised by a local resident together with her accomplice. 2 095 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

On 21 March, Russian drones attacked Khmelnytsky region. Warehouse in Khmelnytsky region was damaged as result of Shaheds attack. PHOTOS On the night of 21 March, Russian drones attacked the Khmelnytsky region. 1 465 2 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Traitor from Khmelnytskyi region Resident of Khmelnytskyi region, who spied on military airfields and prepared terrorist attacks in western Ukraine, is exposed - SSU. PHOTO The SSU detained another Russian military intelligence agent in the Khmelnytskyi region. He was spying on the airfields of the Defence Forces and preparing terrorist attacks near the shopping mall in western Ukraine. 5 099 12 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators Dissemination of information about the AFU

Official sold mobilisation evasion in Khmelnytskyi region Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for organizing scheme to evade mobilization – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI, in cooperation with the National Police and the SSU, detained the acting head of the Khmelnytskyi District Administration, who organised a scheme whereby persons liable for military service could obtain the status of limited fitness for money. 2 970 7

SSU prevents terrorist attack against Defence Forces in Khmelnytskyi Preparing terrorist attack near the Defence Forces: SSU detains Russian agent in Khmelnytskyi. PHOTOS A terrorist attack by Russian special services was prevented in Khmelnytskyi. A Russian agent who was planning to plant explosives near the base of the Defence Forces was detained. 2 467 19

Explosion occurred near TCR in Kamianets-Podilskyi on 5 February Explosion occurred near TCR in Kamianets-Podilskyi: preliminary reports of one dead and some wounded. PHOTOS (updated) On Wednesday, 5 February, an explosion occurred near the building of the Kamianets-Podilskyi TCR and SS in Khmelnytskyi region. 27 024 322

SSU detains five arsonists in three regions of Ukraine Five arsonists, acting on Russian order, including woman with minor son, detained - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police detained five arsonists who were acting on the orders of Russia in different regions of Ukraine. 3 555 15

Organizers of tax evasion schemes exposed Service in rear and fictitious military exemption: Organisers of ’schemes for draft evader’ exposed in Khmelnytskyi region and Dnipro. PHOTOS Two mobilization evasion schemes organized by residents of the Khmelnytskyi and Dnipro regions were exposed. Both were served a notice of suspicion of trading in influence and incitement to give an unlawful benefit to an official (Part 4 of Art. 27, Part 3 of Art. 369, Part 3 of Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 318 5

Law enforcers investigate possible involvement of 211th Brigade commander in illegal construction Leadership of 211th Pontoon Brigade is suspected of using military to build private house. PHOTO Law enforcement officers are investigating the alleged involvement of the leadership of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the involvement of subordinate soldiers in the construction of a house in the Khmelnytskyi region during their business trip to the combat zone. 7 085 31

Rescuers eliminating consequences of Russian shelling Rescuers eliminating consequences of massive Russian missile strike in 14 regions - SES. PHOTOS The liquidation of the aftermath of another massive Russian missile strike that damaged civilian and critical infrastructure is ongoing in 14 regions of Ukraine. 2 494 2 Previously in trend: War

майно лікарки Кіндзерської з Хмельницької МСЕК Family of Khmelnytskyi MSEC doctor Kindzerska owns real estate in Ukraine and Croatia - media. PHOTO The journalists found property of Alla Kindzerska, a doctor from the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, and her family that far exceeded her official income. 11 451 31 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Наслідки атаки "Шахедів" на Хмельниччину 24 жовтня Consequences of Shahed attack on Khmelnytskyi: hotel, house, and funeral service shop were damaged. PHOTOS A hotel and a two-story building were damaged and fires broke out in Starokostiantiniv, Khmelnytsky region, as a result of the fall of debris from an enemy Shahed UAV. 1 766 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Медики на Хмельниччині допомагали отримати інвалідність: вилучили 8 майже млн грн Almost UAH 8 million was seized: Doctors who helped to obtain disability were exposed in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS A neurologist and a paramedic in Khmelnytskyi set up a scheme to earn money by "helping" people to get disability. 4 267 36

На незаконному збагаченні на 1,5 млн доларів США викрито депутатку Хмельницької міськради Khmelnytskyi City Council deputy is exposed on illegal enrichment of $1.5 million - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS A deputy of the Khmelnytskyi City Council was found to have more than a million and a half dollars in undeclared assets and real estate. 9 289 66

керівниця МСЕК з Хмельниччини Head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa detained, served with notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Centre of the State Expertise Bureau of Forensic Expertise was detained and served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment, and nearly USD 6 million in various currencies was seized during searches. 20 033 129

чиновника пенсійного фонду обшукують у Хмельницькому SBI: $6 million in cash is found during searches of Krupa, head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC. VIDEO&PHOTOS The head of a medico-social expert commission (MSEC) and her son, an official of the Pension Fund in Khmelnytskyi, were caught on illegal enrichment. 43 621 237

Директор фірми на Хмельниччині виготовляв неякісні FPV-дрони та привласнив кошти He manufactured low-quality FPV drones and embezzled UAH 5.7 million: Director of Khmelnytskyi company informed of suspicion. PHOTOS The director of a Khmelnytskyi company decided to make some extra money and produced low-quality FPV drones at the request of the Netishyn City Hall. 4 362 8

На Хмельниччині затримали лідера банди, яка підпалювала авто військових Leader of gang that set fire to TCR vehicles ordered from Russia was detained in Khmelnytskyi region - SSU. PHOTO The leader of a gang that set fire to official vehicles of the Defence Forces on the orders of the Russian Federation was detained in Khmelnytskyi. 12 728 191

СБУ затримала депутатку з Хмельниччини, яка стала агенткою ФСБ Data on location of soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Khmelnytskyi were transferred to FSB: SSU detained deputy, her son and daughter. PHOTO The SSU detained an FSB agent group operating in the Khmelnytskyi region. The enemy cell included a local council deputy and her two children: A 42-year-old son and a 37-year-old daughter. 13 484 57 Previously in trend: War

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