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Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict, a major Russian intelligence network has been dismantled in Kyiv, revealing plans for high-profile assassinations targeting leaders of Ukraine's Defence Forces. This discovery underscores the persistent threats facing the capital. Meanwhile, police have located an unexploded UAV warhead near Kyiv's Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge, further reflecting the city's ongoing vulnerability to aerial assaults. Additionally, authorities have apprehended a man involved in selling fake disability certificates online as a means to evade military conscription, demonstrating the various challenges Kyiv faces as it navigates through complex and multifaceted threats during the conflict.

What security threats has Kyiv recently faced?

Recently, Kyiv has faced multiple security threats including the discovery of a Russian intelligence network planning assassinations and attacks involving UAVs. These incidents highlight ongoing risks related to espionage and drone warfare, posing significant security concerns for Kyiv.

How are authorities combating illegal activities in Kyiv?

Authorities in Kyiv actively combat illegal activities by dismantling networks such as those selling fake disability certificates to avoid conscription. Law enforcement continues to monitor and intervene in fraud and other crimes, striving to maintain law and order despite the challenging environment.

Are there any recent cases of espionage in Kyiv?

Yes, a recent case of espionage in Kyiv involved uncovering a Russian agent network plotting assassinations of high-ranking Defence Forces commanders. This case reveals the ongoing espionage activities and serves as a reminder of the constant vigilance needed to protect national security.

What measures are in place to handle drone threats in Kyiv?

In response to drone threats, Kyiv has implemented measures such as increased surveillance and interception efforts by air defense units. These measures aim to detect and neutralize UAV threats promptly, thus minimizing potential damage and ensuring public safety in the capital.

How significant is the issue of draft evasion in Kyiv?

The issue of draft evasion is significant, as evidenced by uncovered schemes selling fake disability certificates to avoid military service. This highlights a broader challenge in ensuring adequate military personnel during times of conflict, necessitating continued vigilance and legal action.

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киев офис укроп UKROP party headquarters blocked by armed men in balaklavas. PHOTOS There are over 20 armed men inside the head office of the "Ukrainian Union of Patriots" party (UKROP) in Kyiv. Some of them wear ski masks. 61 119 303 Incidents

Two people died after jumping off bridges in Kyiv Two people jumped off bridges in Kyiv. One of them died, the other has not been found. 60 074 94 Incidents

Chief of police of Holosiivskyi district caught while receiving bribe The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the Head of Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv for receiving a bribe. 35 953 112 Kyiv News

дтп станислав толстошеев левобережная 22-year-old culprit in fatal car accident arrested with possibility of posting bail. PHOTO The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv has arrested Stanislav Tolstosheiev who killed a woman near Livoberezhna metro station on Jan. 9. 51 970 214 Incidents

Rich kid who killed woman to undergo forensic examination, - National Police The National Police has ordered a forensic examination of the state of health of Stanislav Tolstosheiev suspected of causing a traffic accident which killed one person near Livoberezhna metro station in Kyiv, Jan. 9, with an aim to establish the possibility of delivering him to court for choosing a measure of restraint. 13 138 74 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Four people died of swine flu in Kyiv in December - January, - Sanitary and Epidemiological Agency Four people died from pig flu in Kyiv in December and January. 13 491 28 Kyiv News

взятка Commander of Kyiv military unit caught receiving bribe, - SBU. PHOTO Ukraine's Security Service has apprehended the commander of a Kyiv-based military unit while receiving a bribe. 46 303 67 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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пляж Kobzon and Tabachnyk appropriated 7.5 ha of beach area at Dnipro river, - Kyiv city council deputy Sandalova. PHOTOS Russian singer Iosif Kobzon, infamous for his hatred towards Ukraine and persona non grata in the country, and former Party of Regions member Yan Tabachnyk jointly own a huge beach of 7.5 ha at Dnipro river. 70 100 113 Ukrainian Politics

Former Kyivska Rus battalion fighters picketed building of General Staff in Kyiv In Kyiv, several former Kyivska Rus battalion fighters picketed the building of the General Staff. 22 245 34 Ukrainian Politics

кличко Klitschko complains about state budget-2016: "It exposes Kyiv to survival instead of development" The conditions stipulated by the state budget for the capital place Kyiv into a situation of survival rather than development. 10 598 51 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

One of suspects in Kyiv shooting captured, - prosecutor's office The suspects involved in a car attack in the Obolon district of Kyiv, which killed one person and wounded another, have been identified. 9 521 9 Incidents

Saakashvili at anti-corruption forum: “Similar events will be held throughout Ukraine to organize actual fight against corruption and implementation of reforms” About 5,000 attendees of the anti-corruption forum gathered together in the exhibition hall of the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv in order to discuss the issues on fight against corruption in Ukraine. 16 303 85 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

порошенко President Poroshenko opens power bridge between Rivne nuclear power plant and Kyiv. VIDEO (in Ukrainian) President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko took part in official opening of the power bridge connecting the Rivne nuclear power plant and Kyivska transforming substation. 29 796 139 Ukrainian Politics

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Poland's President Duda arrived in Kyiv President of Poland Andrzej Duda arrived in Ukraine for meetings with the country's authorities. 6 205 50 Ukrainian Politics

пожар ресторан млын mlyn restaurant fire Kyiv’s ‘Mlyn’ restaurant in flames, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS+VIDEO Mlyn restaurant located near Hydropark in Kyiv is on fire. 42 578 66 Incidents

концерт Finnish metal band Apocalyptica played Ukraine’s national anthem during its concert. VIDEO Finnish band Apocalyptica played the national anthem of Ukraine during the concert in Kyiv Dec. 1. 41 169 114 Incidents

обрушение Groundwater caused collapse of load bearing wall of apartment house in Kyiv: evacuation of residents underway. PHOTO The house which has its wall collapsed is situated on 14 Chervonozorianyi Avenue. Its residents have temporarily been accommodated in the nearest school. 148 465 155 Incidents

сотуленко Azarov and Arbuzov's 'wallet,' banker Sotulenko committs suicide Businessman Ihor Sotulenko, who is linked to the business group of former prime minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov, has committed suicide. 85 411 192 Incidents

кличко vitalii klitschko 100 percent of votes counted in Kyiv: Klitschko re-elected mayor, – city election committee According to the results of the counting of 100 percent of votes by the Kyiv territorial election commission, 66.4931 percent of the voters supported Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko on Kyiv mayoral election, while Verkhovna Rada deputy Boryslav Bereza won 33.5069 percent. 20 626 343 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

кличко klitschko Klitschko leads in second round of Kyiv mayoral election, - exit poll Current mayor of Kyiv, Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko leads in the second round of mayoral election. 35 544 303 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

Turnout at mayoral elections in Kyiv reached 21 percent by 4 p.m. Slightly more than 21% of voters took part in the second round of mayoral elections at 1,089 polling stations in Kyiv by 4 p.m. on Sunday. 6 572 90 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

One of al-Nusra Front leaders detained in Kyiv One of the internationally wanted leaders of al-Nusra Front terrorist organization has been detained in Kyiv by security officers. 24 713 125 Incidents

Fitch downgrades Kyiv rating to default Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Ukrainian City of Kyiv's Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'D' (Default) from 'C'. 42 333 211 Previously in trend: Ukraine's agreement with creditors

IMF Mission to arrive in Kyiv on Thursday International Monetary Fund mission will arrive in Kyiv on Thursday to assess progress made under its $17.5 billion bailout program. 2 924 39 Ukrainian Politics

дтп инкасаторы cash-in-transit guards Cash transit van robbed in Kyiv, - Interior Ministry Criminal proceedings have been initiated into assault on the cash transit van related to robbery committed in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. 63 134 175 Incidents

Vasyl Makukh self-immolation самосожжение василий макух самоспалення Ukrainian Insurgent Army member Vasyl Makukh set himself on fire on Khreshchatyk Nov. 5, 1968. PHOTO+VIDEO The Ukrainian dissident protested against the colonial subjugation of Ukraine, policy of Russification, and Soviet aggression in Czechoslovakia. 108 775 282 Society

Court refused to hear Korban’s case in camera The Pechersk district court of Kyiv refused to consider imposition of pretrial restriction for Ukrop party leader Hennadii Korban in camera. 27 042 53 Previously in trend: Korban's arrest

суд Korban delivered to Pechersk district court of Kyiv; he's been under arrest for six days without reasons defined Ukrop party leader Hennadii Korban has been delivered Thursday morning to the Pechersk district court of Kyiv, which is to define measure of restraint for him. 20 802 207 Previously in trend: Korban's arrest

Poroshenko Bloc, Samopomich, Yednist, Batkivshchyna, and Svoboda make it to Kyiv council, - city election commission Poroshenko Bloc - Solidarity, Samopomich party, Batkivshchyna party, Yednist party, and Svoboda all-Ukrainian organization will share seats at the Kyiv City Council as the city election commission has processed 100% of protocols. 14 490 107 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

кличко береза klitschko bereza All votes in Kyiv mayoral elections counted: Klitschko and Bereza go into second round Vitalii Klitschko and Boryslav Bereza make it to the second round of elections for the post of Kyiv mayor according to 100 percent of protocols received by the territorial election commission. 34 012 337 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы 88% of protocols processed in Kyiv: Klitschko wins 34.59%, Bereza - 7.56% With 88 percent of votes processed, Verkhovna Rada deputy Boryslav Bereza makes it to the second round of Kyiv's mayoral election. The Dniprovskyi district election commission's protocol is expected in the coming hours. 15 476 108 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы экзит-пол урна 70% of protocols processed in Kyiv: Klitschko wins 36.34%, Bereza - 8.79%, Omelchenko - 8.74% The Kyiv territorial election commission has counted about 70% of the protocols. 7 753 93 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы elections 50% of protocols processed in Kyiv: Klitschko wins 39.64%, Bereza - 9.21%, Omelchenko - 9.08% The latest update on Kyiv mayoral elections shows that 39.64 percent of voters have supported Petro Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko, 9.21 percent - Verkhovna Rada deputy Boryslav Bereza, 9.08 percent - Yednist candidate Oleksandr Omelchenko. The Kyiv territorial election commission has counted about 50% of the protocols. 22 599 160 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы экзит-пол урна Kyiv territorial election commission processed 40% of ballots: Klitschko wins 39.9%, Bereza - 9.59%, Omelchenko - 8.87% The Kyiv territorial election commission has processed about 40 percent of ballots. 16 791 128 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы экзит-пол урна Kyiv territorial election commission processed 25% of ballots: Klitschko wins 39.65%, Bereza - 10.4%, Omelchenko - 8.95% 39.65 percent of voters in Kyiv’s mayoral elections have casted their votes for Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko, 10.4 percent - for people's deputy Boryslav Bereza and 8.95 percent - for Yednist candidate Oleksandr Omelchenko, according to the results of 25 percent of ballots counted by the Kyiv territorial election commission. 14 247 185 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы экзит-пол урна Kyiv territorial election commission processed 12% of bulletins: Klitschko wins 37.2%, Omelchenko - 10.76%, Husovskyi - 9.07% 37.2 percent of voters in Kyiv’s mayoral elections have casted their votes for Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko, 10.76 percent - for Yednist candidate Oleksandr Omelchenko and 9.07 percent - for Samopomich candidate Serhii Husovskyi, according to the results of 12 percent of ballots counted by the Kyiv territorial election commission. 22 110 185 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

цик Protocols from 49 out of 1,089 Kyiv polling stations processed: Klitschko leads, Husovskyi follows Petro Poroshenko Bloc candidate Vitalii Klitschko is leading in Kyiv mayor election, according to data from 49 out of 1,089 polling stations already received by the Kyiv territorial election committee. 17 856 135 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

береза Kyiv mayor candidate Bereza says he runs second after 75 percent of protocols processed Rishuchi Hromadiany Party and observers plan to finish simultaneous ballot counting for local elections today. 29 987 108 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

бондаренко Kyiv mayor candidate Bondarenko: "They do everything to bar me from the second round of elections" Candidate for mayor of Kyiv from Batkivshchyna party Volodymyr Bondarenko says the elections held on Oct. 25 in Kyiv were "the dirtiest ever." 22 234 163 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

вр киев киевсовет попов Five parties take seats in Kyiv city council. Klitschko leads mayoral election, four others struggle for second place, - city election commission 5-percent threshold is cleared by Poroshenko Bloc, Samopomich, Batkivshchyna, Yednist, and Svoboda. 44 335 111 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

Kyiv mayor candidate Bereza believes to have passed into second round At the same time, Rishuchi Hromadiany (Resolute Citizens) Party received 6,7% votes in the elections to the Kyiv City Council. 39 115 159 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

35% of Kyiv residents have voted as of 6 p.m. About 35% of Kyiv residents gave their vote for mayor and city council candidates at all 1,089 polling stations as of 6 p.m. 10 912 298 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

222 violations of electoral law registered in Kyiv – City Council As of 4 p.m., the coordination center in Kyiv received 222 reports on the violations of the electoral law. However, most of them are minor. They are related to illegal placement of campaign materials and do not significantly affect the results of the elections. 3 025 91 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

задержание оружием торговцы Conversion center couriers detained in Kyiv while shoot-out occurred The Security Service of Ukraine ceased the activity of a conversion center in Kyiv, while a shoot-out between law enforcers and couriers occurred. 53 787 93 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы подкуп Canvassers-bribers detained in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO By giving the Kyivites food products and expensive concert tickets, a canvasser tried to persuade voters to support the political party she represented. 30 960 155 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015