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The Chernivtsi region of Ukraine has recently become a hotspot for various criminal activities related to corruption, smuggling, and security breaches. Law enforcement agencies, including the Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation, have been rigorously combating illegal practices. Notable incidents include judges soliciting bribes, officials demanding illegal benefits, and schemes to smuggle draft-age men out of the country. Additionally, border security in Bukovyna has been under scrutiny due to frequent attempts at illegal crossings using sophisticated methods. Efforts to counteract these issues highlight the region's ongoing battle against corruption and illegal activities, aiming to uphold law and order amidst complex challenges.

What are the main corruption issues in the Chernivtsi region?

Corruption in the Chernivtsi region includes bribery within legal systems, illegal benefits for resolving military registration issues, and smuggling activities facilitated by officials. Authorities are actively investigating and enforcing actions to combat these offenses, emphasizing the urgent need to address systemic corruption.

How are smuggling operations impacting the Chernivtsi region's security?

Smuggling operations, especially those involving illegal border crossings, significantly undermine the region's security. These activities often involve intricate schemes, including customized vehicles and collaboration with corrupt officials, posing a challenge to safety and legal law enforcement efforts.

How are law enforcement agencies responding to crime in Chernivtsi region?

Law enforcement agencies in the Chernivtsi region are responding with increased vigilance and strategic operations. They utilize advanced surveillance, inter-agency collaborations, and thorough investigations resulting in arrests and prosecutions to combat corruption and smuggling effectively.

What challenges do the authorities face in combating illegal activities in Bukovyna?

Authorities in Bukovyna face challenges like deeply rooted corruption, complex smuggling operations, and sophisticated criminal networks. Addressing these requires coordinated efforts across multiple law enforcement agencies and the judicial system to uphold integrity and lawfulness.

What measures are being taken to prevent illegal border crossings in Chernivtsi region?

To prevent illegal border crossings, authorities have intensified surveillance, established comprehensive monitoring systems, and employed advanced technological tools like drones and camera traps. This proactive strategy aims to deter smuggling and ensure border security effectively.

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Chernivtsi airstrike spotter gets 15 years, SBU says Adjusted ruscists’ air attacks on Chernivtsi: spotter sentenced to 15 years – SSU A Russian agent exposed by the SSU in Chernivtsi in November 2025 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. He adjusted Russian air attacks on the city and called for continued shelling of the entire western region of Ukraine. 791 4 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

court Judge in Bukovyna exposed for inciting lawyer to pay another judge $30,000 bribe – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine have exposed a judge seconded to one of the courts in the Chernivtsi region who incited a lawyer to pass a US$30,000 bribe to a judge in Kyiv in exchange for an acquittal. 1 092 3 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

TCR and SS official detained in Bukovyna over $4000 bribery scheme $4000 for "resolving issues" with military registration: TCR official detained in Bukovyna. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in the Chernivtsi region have detained an official of one of the District Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) suspected of demanding an unlawful benefit. 1 519 22 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

Corruption schemes in the State Food and Consumer Service: details Corruption schemes in State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection: exposures in Mykolaiv, Bukovyna, and Volyn regions. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have exposed a series of corruption offenses among officials of territorial units of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in various regions of Ukraine. 3 200 12

In Bukovyna, border guards uncovered a new scheme for smuggling men "Ambulance" to border: border guards in Bukovyna uncovered new scheme for smuggling men. VIDEO Recently, officers from the operational unit of the Chernivtsi border guard detachment uncovered a new scheme for illegally transporting Ukrainian citizens of conscription age abroad. 2 314 19 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Man throws grenade at police officers in Bukovyna: he has been detained Man who had thrown grenade at police officers in Bukovyna was detained: he is 48-year-old former soldier. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained a man who threw a grenade at police officers in Bukovyna. 10 555 140 Previously in trend: Man threw grenade at police officers attack on police officers

In Chernivtsi region, a man threw a grenade at police officers In Bukovyna, unknown person threw explosive device into police car: two people were injured In the town of Storozhynets, Chernivtsi region, an unknown person threw an explosive device, probably a grenade, at a police car. 2 772 6 Previously in trend: Man threw grenade at police officers

soldier kicks civilian mamalyha Bukovyna Clashes break out in Bukovyna between TCR and civilians over man on wanted list. VIDEO In the Chernivtsi region, an attempt to arrest a man who was allegedly wanted by the police escalated into a violent confrontation involving gunfire. According to Censor.NET, a video of the conflict, which took place in the village of Mamalyha with the participation of the warning group, has been published online. 29 018 328 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Three police officers from Bukovyna died in battles in the Donetsk region Three police officers from Bukovyna were killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 14 February, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region, three police officers from Bukovyna – Volodymyr Voitsekhovskyi, Mykhailo Heshko and Anatolii Yurchak – were killed by Russian artillery fire. They were fighters in a special police rifle battalion. 7 955 54 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Massive attack on 24 January Zelenskyy called for strengthening Ukraine’s air defence after massive attack by Russia: We are counting on response and assistance of all our partners. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight, firing more than 370 strike drones and 21 missiles of various types. 2 062 42 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

detention of customs officer Bukovyna customs post official took $100 for each illegally imported iPhone. He has been detained, SBI says. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers, working in coordination with the Internal Security Department of the State Customs Service, detained the deputy head of one of the Chernivtsi Customs posts for systematic bribery. The official helped entrepreneurs smuggle top models of Apple mobile phones into Ukraine. 17 430 24 Previously in trend: Customs Bribe takers at customs offices

Schemes for avoiding mobilisation exposed Over UAH 5.8 mln for mobilization evasion: smuggling channels for military-age men uncovered in three regions. VIDEO Prosecutors, together with law enforcement agencies, uncovered a number of schemes related to mobilization evasion and the illegal smuggling of military-age men across Ukraine’s state border. 1 762 15 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Construction of a bridge in Bukovina Abuse in "Great Construction" project in Bukovyna: official was notified of suspicion, with losses exceeding UAH 2.5 million. PHOTO Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office, the deputy head of the Infrastructure Restoration and Development Service in the Chernivtsi region has been notified of suspicion. He is accused of abuse of office, which led to serious consequences. 1 053 4 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine

traitor from Chernivtsi Enemy agent preparing new attack on Chernivtsi and calling for strikes on western regions has been detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained a Russian agent in Bukovyna. He coordinated Russian missile and drone attacks on the regional centre and called on ruscists to continue strikes across the western region. 4 621 17 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

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. 3 922 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. 2 121 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. 2 442 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. 2 750 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. 1 881 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. 4 735 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. 3 126 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. 987 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. 2 958 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. 3 207 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. 18 167 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. 7 983 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. 11 025 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. 1 602 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. 4 237 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. 1 204 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. 1 265 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. 1 084 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 8 645 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. 2 455 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. 564 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. 12 778 360

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. 11 559 184

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. 20 872 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. 25 854 112

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. 3 430 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. 6 585 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. 5 288 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. 2 495 2 Previously in trend: War