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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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щетинин Russian journalist Alexander Shchetinin found dead in Kyiv. PHOTOS The friends of Alexander Shchetinin found him dead on the balcony of his own apartment on Kostiantynivska Street today, Aug.28. 220 870 267 Incidents

ступка Stupka monument raised at Baikove Cemetery in Kyiv. PHOTOS A monument to honor Ukrainian theater and cinema actor Bohdan Stupka was raised on the eve of the actor’s 75th anniversary at Baikove Cemetery. 43 767 82 Kyiv News

парад военнослужащие нескорених хода Emotionally charged pictures of Independence Day celebration in Kyiv. PHOTOS The pictures taken during military parade and March of Unbowed held in Kyiv on the Independence Day of Ukraine Aug. 24 continue being posted on the Internet. 102 053 64 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016

киев парад день независимости шаромова Best moments of 25th Independence anniversary parade by Censor.NET's correspondent. PHOTOS Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv saw a military parade on Aug. 24, the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 214 463 267 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016

киев парад день независимости богачук 25th independence anniversary military parade took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) A military parade on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day is taking place on Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square in Kyiv. 161 811 370 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016

киев метро поезд рисунок Kyiv subway to see another painted train, - City Administration Deputy Head Sahaidak. PHOTOS A train painted by Spanish artist Okuda will be operating in the Kyiv Metro. 19 412 33 Kyiv News

парад репетиция Kyiv saw final rehearsal of Independence Day parade. PHOTOS+VIDEO On Monday, Aug. 22, the final rehearsal of the parade dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day took place in downtown Kyiv. 91 009 219 Ukrainian Politics

киев дтп пилипчук Drunken ex-official Pylypchuk caused accident in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO On Aug. 21, an accident involving two cars occurred in Kyiv. One of the vehicles was driven by Ivan Pylypchuk, who held the position of adviser to head of the State Land Agency of Ukraine during the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych. 90 325 95 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads Drunk driving

парад день военные независимости репетиция "We are marching for the guys who gave their lives for our country," - police officer, Donetsk airport defender Yevhen Zhukov on military parade. PHOTOS Military parade is important for any soldier. It is demonstration of fighters' honor, commemoration of killed heroes, and manifestation of support by the society. 43 376 41 Ukrainian Politics

чаус Dniprovskyi district court judge Chaus caught accepting $150,000 bribe, - NABU. PHOTOS (updated) Aug. 9, 2016, detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) under the supervision of procedural prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) apprehended a judge of the Dniprovskyi district court of Kyiv who was extorting and obtained an unlawful benefit in the amount of $150,000. 132 823 166 Previously in trend: Grafters

торнадо Turmoil outside trial of Tornado soldiers: activists attempted breakthrough into courtroom. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv continued hearing the case of Tornado soldiers today, Aug. 9. 55 919 383 Kyiv News

авария дтп Drunk driver hit patrol officers as they documented road accident in Kyiv. PHOTOS On the night of Aug. 2, a heavily drunk driver ran with his car into two employees of the patrol police in Kyiv. 88 869 178 Incidents

крестный ход Several thousand people gather at St. Volodymyr Hill in Kyiv, including Opposition Bloc MPs Novinskyi and Shufrych. PHOTOS Several thousand people-members of the religious procession organized by Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate, and clergy gathered at St. Volodymyr Hill in Kyiv at noon. MPs from Opposition Bloc Nestor Shufrych and Vadym Novinskyi also arrived. 108 239 276 Society

беркут пособники вывод "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO leaders Chobitko and Kovaliov assisted Berkut soldiers to flee from Kyiv after Revolution of Dignity, - MP Ariev. PHOTOS Two former Afghan war veterans from "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO Chobitko and Kovaliov are suspected of assisting Berkut soldiers to flee and destruction of the Heavenly Hundred's murders weapons in February 2014. 97 402 110 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

киев крестный ход Religious procession breaks through police cordon, heads for Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The religious procession that includes thousands of worshipers from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate managed to get through the police cordon in the village of Dmytrivka in order to proceed further along the Kyiv-Zhytomyr highway. 110 489 298 Previously in trend: Police workdays

полиция блокирование крестный ход Police block Moscow Patriarchate’s religious procession participants in village near Kyiv. PHOTOS The participants of the procession organized by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate have been blocked by the police in the village of Dmytrivka in Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi district of the Kyiv region. 60 540 145 Previously in trend: Police workdays

киев деньги разбой Three robbers beat man in Kyiv, robbed him of $110,000. PHOTOS Three unknown armed persons assaulted a man in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, robbed him of $110,000 and fled in a car. 61 224 110 Previously in trend: Police workdays

шеремет Journalist Pavel Sheremet dies in car blast in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS On Wednesday morning, prominent journalist Pavel Sheremet was killed as the car he drove exploded a few dozen meters from his house. 223 085 5 Incidents

похищение Ukrzaliznytsia executive abducted in Kyiv as shooting occurred, - media. PHOTO Head of the Power Supply Department of Ukrzaliznytsia state railway operator Valerii Liudmyrskyi has been kidnapped in Kyiv. 53 330 105 Incidents

оружие киев RPG, 35 grenades, eight loaded AK magazines found in car in Kyiv. PHOTOS An arsenal of weapons has been found in a parked Moskvitch 412 vehicle on Buchma Street in Kyiv. 38 783 75 Previously in trend: Police workdays

керри климкин "Walking around Kyiv": Klimkin shows Kerry Andriivskyi Uzviz. PHOTOS Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry walked down Andriivskyi Uzviz (Descent) in Kyiv. 85 918 223 Incidents

крещатик лихолит Supporters of arrested battalion commander Lykholit gather on Khreshchatyk street in Kyiv. PHOTOS MPs and fighters of several battalions continue to protest at the Pechersk district court and on Khreshchatyk street in Kyiv in support of Aidar commander Valentyn Lykholit arrested yesterday. 106 186 418 Ukrainian Politics

суд печерский лихолит Supporters of Aidar commander Lykholit beat MP Melnychuk and plan to set up tents at Pechersk court, - Mosiichuk. PHOTO A few MPs and fighters of several battalions keep on blocking the Pechersk district court of Kyiv where Aidar commander Valentyn Lykholit arrested yesterday is kept. 164 646 496 Society

полиция патрульная Klitschko presented Kyiv patrol officers with 100 bikes worth €40,000. PHOTOS Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko presented 100 equipped bicycles to capital's patrol police. 45 946 172 Previously in trend: Police workdays

киев рабочий плита Worker killed by construction board in Kyiv. PHOTOS Construction board has fallen in Druzhby Narodiv Park in Kyiv. As a result, one man was killed. 40 488 23 Incidents

киев пожар автомобиль Two cars burned down in Kyiv. PHOTOS Two cars burned down on 2 Feodosiivska Str. in Kyiv. No one was injured. 30 582 54 Incidents

пожар House in downtown Kyiv rocked by explosion, fire followed. PHOTO An explosion followed by a fire occurred in a building at 135 Saksahanskoho Str. in Ukraine's capital on June 14. 31 663 26 Incidents

майдан прощание бойцы Farewell ceremony for two perished Right Sector fighters took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS A farewell ceremony for two fighters of Right Sector's Ukrainian Volunteer Corps, who died in recent shelling of Butivka mine in the Donbas, took place on Kyiv's Independence Square. 39 791 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

пожар Fire in Kyiv’ court: office with criminal cases burnt out. PHOTOS The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv registry, where the materials of criminal cases were kept, completely burnt out during fire. 28 706 47 Incidents

пожар fire Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv caught fire. PHOTOS A fire broke out in the premises of the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv in the morning Monday. 20 548 54 Incidents

киев марш лгбт равенства "Happiness above all traditions," - participants and slogans of Kyiv Equality March. PHOTOS Equality March, organized by Ukrainian LGBT community, has been held in the center of Kyiv. 42 401 153 Society

киев марш полиция лгбт Equality March in Kyiv secured by 6,000 policemen. PHOTOS About six thousand police officers have kept peace during Ukrainian Equality March in Kyiv. 47 899 258 Previously in trend: Police workdays

пробег Kyiv's Chestnut Run gathered more than 9,000 participants. PHOTOS On Sunday morning, starting from Mykhailivska Square, along Shevchenko Boulevard, past the Besarabskyi Market, along the Khreshchatyk, and all the way back (5 km in total), people of different ages and status ran: adults, children, athletes, businessmen, volunteers, representatives of different companies. 8 554 2 Kyiv News

киев памятник чекисты Cheka monument in Kyiv demolished finally, - Svoboda member Andriiko. PHOTOS Cheka monument has been finally demolished on Lybidska square in Kyiv today. 61 092 131 Kyiv News

футбол сборная евро-2016 Ukrainian football team officially departed to Euro 2016 in France. PHOTOS The solemn ceremony of departure of the national football team to the 2016 European Championship in France has taken place on Mykhailivska square in Kyiv today. 45 657 104 Society

митинг азова "Nation demands not to surrender": Azov holds rally in Kyiv’s downtown. PHOTOS The march under the slogan "Nation demands not to surrender!" organized by the Azov Civil Corps is underway in downtown Kyiv 169 618 660 Incidents

день вышиванки "It should be worn more than once a year": Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. PHOTOS+VIDEO On Thursday, May 19, residents of all Ukrainian cities were celebrating the Vyshyvanka Day - the day of the national Ukrainian embroidered shirt. 28 697 85 Society

митинг татары крымские "Prisons and camps won't break us": rally dedicated to 72nd anniversary of Crimean Tatars' deportation took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS The energy of the Crimean Tatar people multiplied by the energy of the Ukrainian people instills hope that the Russian-occupied Crimea will be freed. 23 144 103 Ukrainian Politics

киев стрельба gunfight kyiv One person killed, two injured in scuffle that escalated into gunfight in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS One person was killed and two were wounded as a result of a gunfight that took place in the center of Ukrainian capital. 103 291 166 Previously in trend: Police workdays

парковка взрыв титушки кимев ревуцкого "Take away that mug," - conflict occurred in Kyiv's parking lot over land dispute. VIDEO+PHOTOS Explosions and gunfire sounded on Revutskoho Street in Kyiv's Darnytsia district as unknowns tried to seize a parking lot intended for a site where a shopping center is to be constructed. 69 202 54 Kyiv News

день 9 победы мая "1939-1945. We remember. We prevail": V-Day celebration ceremonies took place in Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS + VIDEO On Monday, May 9, celebrations of the Victory Day over Nazism in WWII took place in Ukrainian cities. 45 846 322 Society

авто спецназ задержание воры Spetsnaz detained car thieves in Kyiv downtown, employed weapons. PHOTOS Enhanced measures to combat thefts from cars in Kyiv are being taken. 70 912 14 Previously in trend: Police workdays

акция майдан савченко Participants of rally on Maidan demanded that authorities do everything possible to release Savchenko. PHOTOS+VIDEO Rally in support of People's Deputy of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko, illegally held in Russian prison, has been held on Maidan square today. 25 523 187 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

квартира касько подозрение PGO released authorizations to Kasko's appartments. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Prosecutor General's Office has notified former Deputy Prosecutor General Vitalii Kasko of suspicion of committing crimes under part 4, article 190 and part 4, article 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 55 953 146 Previously in trend: Kasko case

пожар дидык arson didyk Office of Judge Didyk, trying Russian GRU operatives’ case, set afire tonight. PHOTOS A fire broke out in the office of Judge Mykola Didyk, presiding at the trial of the case of the Russian GRU commandos Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. According to the Main Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios, it was an arson. Unknown individuals tossed Molotov cocktails from the street into the judge's office. 65 804 132 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

похороны грабовский Last respects to killed lawyer Hrabovskyi paid in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. PHOTOS A farewell ceremony with the killed Yurii Hrabovskyi, lawyer of the Russian GRU officer Alexander Aleksandrov, has been held today in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. 28 687 2 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

посольство цветы бельгии Ukrainians bring flowers to Embassy of Belgium. PHOTOS Ukrainians are bringing flowers to the building of the Belgian Embassy in Kyiv at 4B Mykoly Raievskoho Str. in solidarity with the people of Belgium. 15 405 32 Previously in trend: Attacks in Brussels

гонгадзе похороны Last respects paid to killed journalist Gongadze in Kyiv. PHOTOS (updated) The funeral ceremony for journalist Heorhii Gongadze, killed in 2000, is being held in the church of Mykola Naberezhnyi in Kyiv's Podil district. 54 826 14 Society