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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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The young man pretended to be Magyar and raised funds. He was detained by the police 20-year-old Kyiv resident pretended to be Magyar on TikTok and raised funds "for AFU" He was detained by police. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old Kyiv resident who created a fake TikTok page and raised funds on behalf of the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's attack unmanned aerial systems regiment, allegedly for the Defence Forces. 6 357 24 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

Russian strike on Kyiv on 28 August. EU representative office damaged EU representative office building damaged as result of Russian Federation’s strike on Kyiv. PHOTOS A Russian strike on Kyiv on the night of 28 August damaged the building of the European Union's representative office 5 781 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

As a result of the Russian Federation’s massive attack on Kyiv, at least four people were killed and about 30 were injured. Russian attack on Kyiv: about 500 rescuers and 1,000 police officers are working at sites simultaneously. PHOTOS After the night attack in Kyiv, rescuers are pulling people out from under destroyed buildings. At least 4 people were killed and about 30 injured. 5 328 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Russian spotter detained in Kyiv What is known Preparing new Russian shelling and terrorist attacks: SSU detains Russian agent in Kyiv. PHOTOS Another Russian agent who collected information about the security system of the Defence Forces administrative buildings in Kyiv was exposed. 4 339 13 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Debris from a drone in Kyiv Debris from enemy drone fell near high-rise building in Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv (updated). PHOTOS A Russian drone has crashed on the road in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district. 6 509 7 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on Kyiv Air defence operation in Kyiv region

Evasion scheme exposed in Kyiv Lawyer, attorney and three doctors who organised "draft dodging scheme" in Kyiv have been exposed: over 17 million hryvnia in cash has been found, - Security Service of Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS Another mobilisation evasion scheme operating in Kyiv was dismantled. As a result of complex measures, a local lawyer who sold fake certificates for evaders was detained. 2 916 12 Previously in trend: Mobilization evasion

The SSU detained spotters and saboteurs What is known Coordinated strikes on Kyiv and carried out sabotage in Odesa region: SSU detains Russian agents. PHOTOS An agent group of the Russian GRU, which was involved in adjusting strikes on Kyiv and sabotage in southern Ukraine, has been exposed. 3 387 6 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

In the morning, an SUV was blown up in the Podilskyi district. Car exploded in parking lot of a residential building in Podilskyi district of Kyiv. PHOTO An explosion occurred in the passenger seat of a car painted to look like a military vehicle in a car park near a residential building in Podilskyi district. Relevant services are working at the scene. 5 171 2 Previously in trend: Explosion of unknown device

Trump and Putin meeting: protest outside US embassy in Kyiv "Putin cannot be trusted": families of Ukrainian defenders hold rally outside US Embassy in Kyiv. PHOTOS Relatives of prisoners of war and missing Ukrainian soldiers are holding a rally near the US Embassy in Kyiv. 1 898 16 Previously in trend: Rally in front of US Embassy in Kyiv

Lipavsky visited Kyiv Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky visits Kyiv. PHOTO Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka. 1 128 0 Previously in trend: Lipavsky’s visit to Ukraine

In Kyiv, a man released natural gas and blew up an apartment Man released natural gas and blew up apartment in Kyiv: police officer wounded. PHOTO In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv,  a suspect in a criminal case released natural gas and triggered an explosion in an apartment. One police officer was wounded. 5 447 5 Previously in trend: Police detention Apartment explosion in Kyiv

Russian strike on Kyiv on 31 July "Destructive Russia," "Deadly waves of strikes": global media put Russian attack on Kyiv on front pages. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian strike on the night of July 31, 31 people were killed in Kyiv, including five children. The youngest victim was just two years old. A number of international media outlets have featured the deadly Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital on their front pages. 6 455 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

The number of dead in Kyiv has increased Russian strike on Kyiv on July 31: death toll rises to 31, including three children (updated). PHOTOS During the night and morning, rescuers recovered 10 bodies from the rubble of a residential building in the Svyatoshinsky district, including a 2-year-old child. 18 012 97 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian attack on Kyiv on 31 July Massive Russian strike on Kyiv: 16 dead, including 2 children. PHOTOS (updated) As of the night of July 31, the death toll from the Russian strike on Kyiv has risen to 16 people, including two children aged 6 and 17. 6 305 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Shelling of Kyiv on 31 July: patrol police officer Lilia Stepanchuk killed Patrol police officer Liliia Stepanchuk killed in Russian missile strike on Kyiv. PHOTO On the night of July 31, Patrol Police Officer Liliia Stepanchuk was killed as a result of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district. 9 610 22 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian forces attack Kyiv once again Consequences of combined strike on Kyiv: 15 dead, including 6-year-old boy (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 31 July, the enemy attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones. The Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts suffered the most. 41 964 205 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

6-year-old karateka Matvii Marchenko killed in Kyiv missile strike Six-year-old karateka Matvii Marchenko killed in Russian strike on Kyiv. PHOTO Six-year-old Matvii Marchenko, a trainee of Kyiv’s karate club "Sen-Bin," was among those killed in the Russian missile attack on Kyiv on the night of July 31. 5 237 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Three medical facilities were damaged in Kyiv. Three medical facilities were damaged as result of Russian attack on Kyiv - Ministry of Health. PHOTOS During Russia's nighttime combined strike on Kyiv, three medical institutions were hit in one of the districts. 2 764 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

A rally on the NABU and SAPO was held near the Rada. What is known Rally in support of adoption of bill on restoring independence of NABU began near Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO+PHOTOS A protest is taking place in the capital's Mariinsky Park, near the Verkhovna Rada, demanding the adoption of a bill that would restore independence to anti-corruption bodies. 2 956 12 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Attack on Kyiv Russian forces launch combined strike on Kyiv: 27 injured, including two children (updated). PHOTOS During the night of July 31, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine’s capital with strike drones, followed at dawn by cruise missiles. 5 653 8 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

moment of silence Participants of rally for restoration of NABU and SAPO independence in Kyiv honor fallen defenders with minute of silence. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kyiv, participants of the rally for the restoration of the independence of NABU and SAPO honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian servicemen with a minute of silence. 3 857 13 Previously in trend: Moment of silence Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Protest against the law on NABU and SAPO on 30 July Protests in Kyiv enter ninth day over bill curbing NABU and SAPO powers. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ahead of the vote on the bill to restore NABU and SAPO powers, people in Kyiv staged a protest. 2 379 29 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Doctors helped the evaders Group of doctors who helped draft dodgers obtain disability status and leave country in exchange for bribes has been exposed – SBI. PHOTOS Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served notices of suspicion to three doctors from a Kyiv municipal hospital who profited by arranging illegal departures abroad for men of conscription age. 2 537 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The SSU prevented the assassination of Serhii Filimonov What is known SSU prevented assassination of Filimonov, commander of "Wolves of Da Vinci". VIDEO&PHOTOS Security forces have prevented the contract killing of Serhii Filimonov, commander of the 108th separate battalion of the "Wolves of Da Vinci" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 10 837 103 Previously in trend: They wanted to kill Serhii Filimonov

Protest Day seven: protests continue in Kyiv against law restricting NABU and SAPO powers. PHOTOS On Monday, July 28, protesters gathered for the seventh consecutive day in Kyiv at the square near the Ivan Franko Theater, opposing a law that effectively eliminates the independence of the anti-corruption agencies, NABU and SAPO 5 412 59 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Car accident on Maidan Electric car crashes into underground passage on Maidan in Kyiv: driver hospitalised. PHOTOS On the morning of 28 July, a road traffic accident occurred on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv: a Volkswagen ID.3 electric car drove off the road and crashed into a concrete barrier of an underpass. 4 035 4 Previously in trend: Road traffic accident on Maidan

Kyiv after the shelling Consequences of Russian drone attack on Kyiv: high-rise building and cars damaged. PHOTOS In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, 5 people were injured in a UAV attack, including a a minor child. The police are currently recording the consequences of the enemy attack. 10 162 4 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

Protest in Kyiv Protests against law on NABU and SAPO continue in Kyiv for sixth day in row. PHOTO On the evening of Sunday, 27 July, protesters gathered for the sixth day in a row in Kyiv on the square near the Franko Theatre, opposing the law passed by the parliament and signed by the president that restricts the powers of the NABU and the SAPO. 8 608 89 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Protests Protests against law on NABU and SAPO continue for fifth day in Kyiv. PHOTOS On Saturday, 26 July, protesters gathered again in Kyiv on the square near the Ivan Franko Theatre to oppose the law passed by the parliament and signed by the president, which effectively eliminates the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 10 355 67 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Protests against the draft law on NABU and SAP continue for the third day in a number of Ukrainian cities on 24 July. "Change or die": Protests against NABU and SAPO law enter third day in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. PHOTOS On the evening of July 24, mass protests continued for the third day in Kyiv and many other Ukrainian cities against Law No. 12414, which effectively abolishes the independence of the anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO. 5 949 69 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Commander of the Liut brigade Maksym Kazban died Farewell in Kyiv Farewell ceremony for deceased commander of "Liut" brigade, Maksym Kazban, held in Kyiv. PHOTOS A funeral service for the commander of the "Liut" assault brigade, Maksym Kazban, who died in a road accident in Donetsk region, took place on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv. 5 989 7 Previously in trend: Commander of the Liut Brigade Kazban has died

A woman attempted to blow up a café in the centre of Kyiv Woman attempted to blow up café in centre of Kyiv on evening of 23 July, she was detained, - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTOS SSU CI prevented another terrorist attack by Russian special services in Kyiv. A suspect was detained who tried to blow up a cafe in the heart of the Ukrainian capital on the evening of 23 July. 9 243 33 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Protest in Kyiv against the law on NABU and SAPO "We see everything": protest against Law No. 12414 in Kyiv gathered several thousand people. PHOTOS On 23 July, a protest against the scandalous law restricting the independence of the NABU and the SAPO took place in Kyiv. 5 169 30 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Protest near the Frank Theatre Second day of protests against elimination of NABU and SAPO independence. PHOTO OF DAY A peaceful protest against bill No. 12414, which effectively abolishes the independence of NABU and SAPO, has gathered for the second day in a row in central Kyiv. 4 155 49 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Protest in Kyiv "Russkies kill, government goes in for kill": protest against bill No. 12414 continues in Kyiv. VIDEO On the evening of July 23, a peaceful protest rally against bill No. 12414 took place in Kyiv. 14 290 148 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

The management of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has taken away apartments that had been promised to beneficiaries and veterans MIA Academy leaders received service apartments promised to social security beneficiaries and veterans – media. VIDEO+PHOTOS The leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA) allocated service apartments among themselves in a residential complex in Kyiv. The housing was previously promised to privileged groups and veterans. After privatization, some NAIA leaders sold the apartments. 11 811 43 Previously in trend: Leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA)

Burned cars in Kyiv Two men who burned down four cars in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv have been detained. PHOTOS Two arsonists acting under contract were detained in Kyiv after torching four cars in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Prosecutors have filed charges against them. 1 793 1 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

The warhead of the X-69 missile was defused in Kyiv Warhead of downed X-69 missile that fell near house in Kyiv has been neutralised, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Sappers have destroyed the warhead of a downed Russian X-69 missile that fell near a residential building in Kyiv. 3 085 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

Barrot in Kyiv French Foreign Minister Barrot arrives in Kyiv. PHOTO On the morning of 21 July, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Kyiv. 1 240 3 Previously in trend: Barrot visit to Ukraine

Consequences of the attack on Kyiv on 21 July Consequences of combined attack by Russian Federation on Kyiv: one man killed, eight people injured, including 15-year-old girl (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 21 July 2025, the Russian military attacked the capital with missiles and UAVs. As of 8 a.m., a man was reported killed and six people were injured, including a 15-year-old girl. 8 785 35 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Consequences of the attack on Kyiv Russia launches combined strike on Kyiv: one dead and several injured, fires in several districts. PHOTO On the night of 21 July, Russian occupiers massively attacked Kyiv with drones and missiles. As a result of the shelling, fires were reported in several districts of the capital. 9 801 14 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

Accident involving prosecutor Molochnyi Woman hit by prosecutor’s office employee died in hospital. Molochnyi was drunk behind wheel, - Kravchenko. PHOTO A woman hit by a prosecutor in a pedestrian zone in Kyiv died in hospital. 23 691 201

Preventive measure against Shabunin: Filimonchenko’s friends came to court Friends of provocateur Filimonenko, who discredits Ukraine from abroad, show up at Shabunin’s court hearing – AntAC. PHOTO Friends of provocateur and blogger Vsevolod Filimonenko attended the preventive measure hearing for Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). head Vitalii Shabunin at the Pecherskyi District Court in Kyiv on July 15. 6 607 37 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Suspicion against Shabunin

Consequences of the shelling on 10 July Night attack on Kyiv: Kyiv customs building damaged. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian attack on the night of 10 July, the building of the Kyiv customs office was damaged, windows were smashed, and cars with goods were damaged. 3 427 6 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

The "Channel 5" office was damaged in the Russian attack Premises of "Channel" 5 damaged as result of massive Russian strike on Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS As a result of a massive night attack on Kyiv, the premises of "Channel 5" were damaged. 6 027 42 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Shelling of Kyiv on 10 July Consequences of massive strike on Kyiv: residential, medical, educational, commercial, and transport infrastructure damaged in eight districts of capital. PHOTOS On the night of 10 July, Russian occupation forces shelled Kyiv and the region again. There were hits to residential buildings, and there are reports of dead and injured. 10 992 29 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Police officer killed in Kyiv as a result of Russian shelling 22-year-old policewoman Maria Dziumaha killed in Russian strike on Kyiv. PHOTOS A police officer was killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on the night of 10 July. 18 162 70 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

demonstrators displaying Nazi symbols Two foreigners detained for displaying Nazi symbols in Pechersk, Kyiv, - police. PHOTOS Police detained two foreigners for demonstrating Nazi symbols in the capital's Pechersk district. 13 910 70