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The Chernivetska region in Ukraine has seen a variety of significant events. Recently, the National Police exposed a scheme aiding nearly 100 men to flee conscription by crossing borders illegally. Each individual paid up to 200,000 hryvnias. Additionally, tragic incidents have unfolded, including a fatal road accident involving a police officer and recent Russian military attacks culminating in civilian casualties. Notably, a volunteer succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack. Such instances underscore escalating tensions and profound challenges within the region, affecting both civilians and law enforcement. Stay informed on Chernivetska region's latest developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic issues.

What recent incidents occurred in Chernivetska region?

Recent incidents in Chernivetska include the exposure of illegal border crossing schemes aiding conscription evasion, fatal road accidents involving police officers, and Russian military attacks causing civilian casualties. These events highlight challenges in law enforcement and regional security.

How are conscription avoiders escaping Ukraine?

Conscription avoiders are using illegal schemes to cross borders, facilitated by organizers who charge substantial fees for safe passage. This includes using hidden compartments in vehicles or coordinating with corrupt officials at checkpoints.

What actions have been taken against illegal border crossings?

Authorities in the Chernivetska region have charged organizers and participants of illegal border crossing schemes. Collaborations between the National Police, State Border Guard Service, and other agencies aim to dismantle these operations, underscoring the government's commitment to upholding the law.

What were the consequences of the Russian attack on Chernivtsi?

The Russian attack on Chernivtsi resulted in civilian casualties, with the death toll increasing to three and numerous injuries reported. The attack involved the use of drones and missiles, significantly impacting the local populace and infrastructure. Efforts are focused on rescue and recovery.

How is the government responding to security threats in Chernivetska region?

The government is intensifying security measures by actively pursuing illegal schemes and addressing threats. Enhanced border surveillance, increased inter-agency cooperation, and legal actions against offenders are part of the comprehensive response to ensure the region's safety.

What legal measures are in place for exposed illicit activities?

Legal measures include prosecutions and charges against individuals involved in illicit activities such as illegal border crossings and smuggling operations. Law enforcement agencies collaborate to ensure the offenders face consequences, aiming to deter future violations.

How does the public view the security situation in Chernivetska region?

The public's view is one of concern regarding the security situation, particularly in light of recent illegal activities and attacks. There is a call for heightened security measures and accountability from authorities to protect civilians and maintain order.

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In Chernivtsi, places in postgraduate programmes were sold for $4,500 Education scandal in Chernivtsi: places in postgraduate programmes were sold for $4,500. PHOTO Prosecutors in the Chernivtsi region, together with the police, exposed a scheme to sell postgraduate places in three universities at once. 3 730 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption and mobilisation Corruption in Ukraine

Smugglers caught crossing the border Illegal border crossing scheme exposed: deputy mayor involved – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards detained a Ukrainian citizen who was trying to smuggle goods from Ukraine to Moldova bypassing checkpoints at the Sokyriany department in Chernivtsi region. 1 938 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Tobacco business worth 30 million hryvnias burned down Border guards uncover tobacco business: illegal production of counterfeit cigarettes exposed. VIDEO In Bukovyna, border guards uncovered a tobacco business operating in the shadows. In Dnistrovskyi district, the SSU uncovered an illegal production facility where tobacco for counterfeit cigarettes was grown and processed. 2 339 12

An attempt to smuggle men to Moldova was uncovered in Bukovyna Using ladder to Moldova: attempt to smuggle men across border uncovered in Bukovyna, - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTO Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment prevented the illegal smuggling of two men across the border with Moldova. 2 665 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Middlemen helped nearly 100 men flee abroad They helped nearly 100 men flee abroad: Organizers of illegal departures of persons subject to conscription exposed in Bukovyna – National Police. PHOTOS Another illegal scheme has been documented in Bukovyna: perpetrators helped nearly 100 men of conscription age flee the country, each paying them 200,000 hryvnias. The organizer and his accomplices have been served with charges. 1 770 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Police officer causes fatal accident in Bukovyna Fatal road traffic accident involving police officer took place in Bukovyna, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTO On 28 July, a fatal road traffic accident involving an employee of the Chernivtsi District Police Department occurred in Novoselytsia, Bukovyna. 4 520 30 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Ilona Kapelnitska, who was wounded in Chernivtsi on 12 July, has died. Russian attack on Chernivtsi on 12 July: Volunteer Ilona Kapelnytska, who was in coma, died in hospital. PHOTO Today, on 25 July, 44-year-old Ilona Kapelnytska, who had been in a coma since the day of the Russian military attack on Chernivtsi on 12 July, died in hospital. 3 007 4 Previously in trend: Attack on Chernivtsi

shelling Russian attack on Chernivtsi on July 12: death toll rises to three The death toll from the Russian strike on Chernivtsi on July 12 has risen to three. 880 1 Previously in trend: Attack on Chernivtsi

Russian attack on Chernivtsi on July 12 Russian attack on Chernivtsi: Number of victims increased to 26 people The number of victims of today's Russian combined attack on Chernivtsi has increased to 26 people. 2 405 0 Previously in trend: Attack on Chernivtsi

massive shelling Russia used 26 cruise missiles and 597 drones overnight; tough secondary sanctions are needed against all those who help Russians - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS Last night, Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine. 3 144 41

Rescuers eliminate fires in Chernivtsi Combined attack on Chernivtsi: two people killed, 14 wounded (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS At dawn on 12 July, the Russian occupiers attacked Bukovyna with four Shaheds and a rocket. 17 930 49 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernivtsi region

Russian Shahed drones attack Chernivtsi region "Shaheds" attack Chernivtsi. Air raid alert declared (updated) Russian strike drones are currently operating in the airspace of Chernivtsi region. 7 789 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernivtsi region

Conversation between the head of the Chernivtsi RMA and deputies of the Servant of the People party Chernivtsi RMA head Zaparaniuk establishes "cooperation" with regional council deputies: "If you don’t vote the way I say, I won’t get you off hook with TCR... Not obeying? I’ll take away your military exemption. AUDIO An audio recording has been published online showing Ruslan Zaparaniuk, head of the Chernivtsi regional military administration, allegedly establishing "cooperation" with members of the regional council from the "Servant of the People" party. 10 936 50 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Border guards detained two violators on the border with Moldova Attempting to enter Moldova: two men detained in Bukovyna with help of drone – SBGS. VIDEO Border guards used a drone to prevent an attempt to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 1 543 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Russia fires on a railway in Bukovyna. What is known Shahed attack in Bukovyna: fire broke out at railway station (updated) Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure in Bukovyna. 4 142 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernivtsi region

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a law enforcement officer from Bukovina who helped draft dodgers Law enforcement officer exposed in Bukovyna for promising ’unhindered’ border crossing for $9,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service and the SBU, have exposed a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who planned to organize an illegal scheme for draft-age men to cross the state border via the Yahodyn checkpoint. 1 124 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

Law enforcement officer smuggled draft dodgers abroad Law enforcement officer from Bukovyna, together with accomplice, was smuggling draft dodgers into Romania — SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) and the National Police detained a law enforcement officer from Chernivtsi region and his accomplice while they were attempting to smuggle several men of military age into Romania. 1 169 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Law enforcement officer was transporting fugitives in the trunk For €20,000, he smuggled "draft dodgers" in car trunk — law enforcement officer from Bukovyna now faces up to 9 years in prison – SBI. PHOTO The pre-trial investigation has been completed against a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who attempted to smuggle a conscript across the border in a car trunk. The indictment has been sent to court. 993 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Fatal beating of young woman in Bukovyna: 18-year-old suspect placed in custody without bail Fatal beating of young woman in Bukovyna: 18-year-old suspect placed in custody without bail Court orders custody without bail for 18-year-old suspect in fatal beating of his 27-year-old girlfriend in Hlyboka, Chernivtsi Region 8 531 31 Previously in trend: Domestic abuse

 Hidden compartment in a minibus used to transport draft evaders They planned to smuggle draft dodgers to Europe in hidden compartment of minibus – two Bukovyna residents detained. PHOTOS Two residents of Bukovyna equipped a minibus with a hidden compartment and tried to smuggle a group of draft dodgers across the border. The Bukovyna residents were served a notice of suspicion. 2 293 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

OTG Siversk tells about the dynamics of shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions Ruscists constantly change dynamics of shelling on border of Sumy and Chernihiv regions – OTG "Siversk" Russian troops are constantly changing the dynamics of shelling the border communities of Chernihiv and Sumy regions. The enemy uses various means of destruction. 495 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Shelling of Chernihiv region

mobilized soldier died in Chernivtsi TCRSS Man in Chernivtsi TCRSS died due to acute cardiac dysfunction. No injuries were found - forensic expert Bachynskyi The serviceman, who died on February 7, 2025, on the territory of the TCRSS in Chernivtsi, had coronary heart disease and acute heart failure. He died as a result of acute cardiac dysfunction. 12 696 360

Man died in TCR in Chernivtsi. Police were investigating Man died in TCR in Chernivtsi. He felt sick during MMC, - police A 32-year-old man died in the Chernivtsi regional TCR and SS. 11 484 184

Border violators detained They were caught on wildlife camera trap: Two violators detained 100 meters from border in Bukovyna - SBGS. VIDEO Border guards of the Chernivtsi Detachment are actively using technical means of border protection, including wildlife camera trap, to stop offences at the state border. 20 820 10

побиття та знущання у чернівецькому гуртожитку Two teenagers drinking, beating and mocking their neighbour in Chernivtsi dormitory: "You’re f#cking tolerant bitch!". VIDEO 18+ In a Chernivtsi dormitory, two minors were beating and mocking their 16-year-old neighbour. 25 732 112

Police detain organiser of criminal scheme in Bukovyna region Almost UAH 4 million earned on sale of "humanitarian" cars for Armed Forces: National Police detains organisers of criminal scheme in Bukovyna. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in Chernivtsi region exposed the organiser and his accomplices who were importing and selling "humanitarian" vehicles intended for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 360 9

Chernivtsi resident sentenced to 5 years for publishing data on location of Armed Forces of Ukraine Chernivtsi "blogger" sentenced to 5 years in prison for disclosing data on Armed Forces of Ukraine - SSU. PHOTO A court in Chernivtsi sentenced a woman who carried out information and subversive activities in favour of the enemy. 6 438 14 Previously in trend: War

remains of missile in Bukovyna Unexploded warhead of Russian X-101 missile found in Bukovyna. PHOTOS While inspecting the area where the wreckage of the downed enemy object fell, police explosives experts found an unexploded warhead of a Russian X-101 missile outside the settlements of the Dniester district in Bukovyna. The specialists prepared all the necessary equipment and destroyed the explosive object using the controlled detonation method. 5 222 14

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. 2 421 2 Previously in trend: War