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The Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine remains under significant threat from multiple security challenges. Recent reports highlight Russian missile and drone attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties and destruction across the region. Law enforcement has also tackled issues such as smuggling and corruption. Notably, a criminal group involved in smuggling medicines was dismantled, and corruption schemes associated with military mobilization have been exposed. These events underscore the intensified risks faced by this western region, contributing to an unstable security environment. Continued vigilance and coordinated efforts by local authorities are necessary to address these multifaceted threats effectively.

What types of threats are affecting Khmelnytskyi region?

The Khmelnytskyi region is facing numerous threats, including missile and drone attacks from Russian forces, smuggling of illegal goods, and various forms of corruption. These threats impact both civilian safety and regional stability, as local authorities work to combat crime and secure the area from ongoing conflicts.

How has the Khmelnytskyi region responded to recent Russian attacks?

Local authorities and security forces have actively responded to Russian attacks in the Khmelnytskyi region by deploying air defense systems to mitigate missile and drone threats. Additionally, efforts are made to ensure public safety through immediate damage assessments and emergency response operations to assist affected residents.

What actions are being taken against smuggling activities in the Khmelnytskyi region?

The authorities in the Khmelnytskyi region have taken strong measures against smuggling. In recent operations, the police dismantled a criminal group involved in smuggling foreign-made medicines, indicating ongoing efforts to control illegal trade and maintain the integrity of regional and national security.

How is corruption being addressed in the Khmelnytskyi region?

Corruption in the Khmelnytskyi region is being tackled by local law enforcement in collaboration with national agencies. Recent actions include uncovering schemes related to military mobilization and misuse of public funds, showcasing a commitment to transparency and combatting corruption at various administrative levels to ensure lawful governance.

What is the impact of military operations on civilian life in the Khmelnytskyi region?

Military operations in the Khmelnytskyi region have significantly impacted civilian life. Frequent attacks have led to the loss of lives and extensive property damage, including homes and public infrastructure. The continuous threat has disrupted daily life, escalating the need for effective civil defense strategies and humanitarian aid to support affected communities.

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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. 1 645 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. 1 871 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. 4 498 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. 3 560 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. 1 072 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. 4 509 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. 3 763 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. 3 346 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. 2 378 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. 5 866 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. 1 123 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. 1 473 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. 1 169 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. 1 930 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. 6 757 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. 3 179 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. 4 582 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. 2 460 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. 2 893 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. 3 411 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. 4 208 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. 858 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. 2 948 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. 3 395 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. 2 062 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. 1 454 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. 5 073 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. 2 943 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. 2 445 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. 26 943 322

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. 3 521 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). 3 288 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. 7 065 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. 2 462 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. 11 428 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. 1 753 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. 4 247 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. 9 265 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. 19 998 129

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. 43 568 237

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. 4 351 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. 12 715 191

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. 13 472 57 Previously in trend: War

СБУ викрила на Хмельниччині настоятеля храму УПЦ МП SSU exposes rector of UOC-MP church in Khmelnytskyi region who praised Putin to parishioners. PHOTO The Security Service documented subversive activities by the rector of the church of the Shepetivka Diocese of the UOC (MP) in the Khmelnytskyi region. The cleric supported the aggressive war against Ukraine and incited religious hatred. 3 953 21 Incidents

нацполіція Unfit for duty for $10 thousand: TCC employee and dentist exposed in corruption scheme in Khmelnytskyi region - National Police. PHOTO In Khmelnytskyi region, law enforcement officers neutralised a corruption scheme involving an official of the territorial centre for recruitment and social support and a dentist of a private clinic. Both suspects were served a notice of suspicion. 4 810 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

хабар Khmelnytskyi MMC doctor demanded $5,000 bribe from sick soldier for confirmation of diagnosis - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Law enforcers detained a member of the garrison hospital military medical commission in Khmelnytskyi region for taking a bribe. 5 197 37 Previously in trend: Grafters

сбу Every day he ran up to 50 km to spy for the Armed Forces: In Khmelnytskyi region, according to SSU materials, FSB agent was sentenced to 15 years in prison. PHOTOS A man who spied for the Armed Forces in the Khmelnytskyi region on the tasks of the Russian FSB was sentenced to 15 years in prison. 9 171 22 Previously in trend: War

нетішин In Slavuta, Khmelnytsky region, residential buildings, educational institutions, administrative building, shop, and cars were damaged. PHOTO In Slavuta, Shepetivka district, 11 apartment blocks and 9 private houses were damaged as a result of a UAV debris falling 12 383 7 War in Ukraine

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