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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has granted significant social benefits to families of police officers missing under special circumstances. These benefits include free medical care, sanatorium treatment, and preferential admission of children to educational institutions. In addition, the Interior Ministry continues to tackle security challenges, such as the recent discovery of a clandestine tunnel under the Poland-Belarus border by Polish border guards. The increasing issue of lost and stolen weapons in Ukraine underscores the necessity for robust security measures. A new Unified Information Platform on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances has been established, highlighting the Ministry's ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of affected families. This platform aims to coordinate search efforts and support networks. Despite these challenges, the Ministry remains focused on enhancing national safety and security.

How does the Verkhovna Rada support families of missing police officers?

The Verkhovna Rada extends social benefits to families of missing police officers under special circumstances. These benefits include free medical care, access to sanatorium treatments, and priority admission for their children into educational institutions. These measures aim to support families emotionally and financially in this challenging period while recognizing their sacrifices and service.

What was discovered under the Polish-Belarusian border?

Polish border guards uncovered a tunnel beneath the fence along the Polish-Belarusian border. This tunnel, discovered by the Podlasie Border Guard, raises severe security concerns and indicates potential cross-border activities. Both countries' interior ministries have likely taken steps to secure the area and prevent further unauthorized crossings.

What is the significance of the new missing persons registry in Ukraine?

The Unified Information Platform on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances is pivotal in coordinating search efforts and providing family support for those affected. This registry offers comprehensive data management capabilities to track missing individuals and ensures families receive timely updates concerning search operations, significantly enhancing transparency and collaboration.

How is Ukraine handling the rise in lost and stolen weapons?

The increase in lost and stolen weapons in Ukraine highlights a growing security challenge. The Interior Ministry is likely enhancing measures to track and control weapon ownership and distribution, implementing stricter regulations to prevent misuse, and working with international partners on best practices for weapon management and loss prevention.

What policy changes address the issues faced by veterans in Ukraine?

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing veteran policy assistants to more effectively address issues faced by veterans. This move aims to support veterans' reintegration into civilian life, provide dedicated channels for their concerns, and develop policies that cater to their unique needs, exemplifying a comprehensive approach to veteran welfare.

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Dnipro Interior Ministry on Dnipropetrovsk region: over 1,500 Points of Invincibility deployed, police use loudspeakers to warn of air raid alerts Dnipropetrovsk region is going through extremely difficult times today. Russia is deliberately terrorizing one of Ukraine’s largest regions, trying to leave people without vital resources — electricity, water, and heat. 1 742 32 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Klymenko to present candidates to replace SBGS chief – Zelenskyy Zelenskyy announces SBGS chief change soon: Deineko to stay in MIA (updated) In the near future, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko will present candidates to replace the head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), while the current chief, Serhii Deineko, will continue working within Ukraine’s Interior Ministry system. 4 193 47 Previously in trend: Staff changes

MIA to restrict access to Unified Register of Weapons Jan 3–5 MIA to restrict access to Unified Register of Weapons from January 3 to 5 The Unified Register of Weapons will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) system. Access restrictions will last for almost two days in early January 2026. 854 0 Previously in trend: Declaration of weapon

Rada grants benefits to families of police officers missing under special circumstances Rada grants social benefits to families of police officers missing under special circumstances The Verkhovna Rada has granted families of police officers missing under special circumstances the right to free medical care, sanatorium treatment and out-of-competition admission of children to educational institutions. 869 18

A tunnel was discovered on the border between Poland and Belarus Polish border guards discover tunnel under border with Belarus – Interior Ministry. PHOTOS Officers of the Podlasie Border Guard have discovered a tunnel dug under the fence along the Polish–Belarusian border. 5 389 19 Previously in trend: problems with migrants in Belarus

weapons Number of lost and stolen weapons in Ukraine has increased. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, more than 491,000 weapons have been lost or stolen. This indicates an almost twofold increase in this figure over the past year alone. 2 423 12

Biometric identification of the deceased Ukraine launches biometric identification of those killed as result of Russian aggression The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution "On the implementation of an experimental project for the identification of bodies (remains) of persons killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, using biometric data." 820 3 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers bodies identification

Radiation level in Zaporizhzhia region: Ministry of Internal Affairs refutes Andriushchenko’s claim Andriushchenko claimed radiation levels rose in Zaporizhzhia region due to wind from occupied territory; MIA denied information Petro Andryushchenko, Head of the Occupation Studies Center, reported an increase in radiation levels in Zaporizhzhia region. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine denied this. 2 196 12 Previously in trend: Radiation level

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. 11 725 43 Previously in trend: Leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA)

Veteran policy assistants will appear at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing institute of veteran policy assistants The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing an institute of assistants on veterans' policy in its departments. 1 100 19 Previously in trend: aid to veterans

Information platform on missing persons under special circumstances Ukraine establishes Unified information platform on persons missing under special circumstances To coordinate the search for persons missing under special circumstances and to support their families, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has established a Unified Information Platform on Persons Missing under Special Circumstances. 594 0 Previously in trend: Missed in action during the war

Consequences of the attack on Kyiv Ballistic missile with high-explosive fragmentation warhead hits five-story building in Kyiv - Interior Ministry The ballistic missile that hit a residential building in Kyiv had a high-explosive fragmentation warhead. 3 311 6 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian strike on Sumy on June 3: aftermath of the attack Russian strike on Sumy: 4 killed, 28 injured, including 3 children Emergency crews have completed their work at the sites of Russian strikes in the city of Sumy on June 3. Responders were deployed simultaneously to seven different locations. 1 481 1 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

86 servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs returned from captivity. 86 servicemen of Ministry of Internal Affairs were returned as part of "1000 for 1000" exchange - Klymenko. PHOTOS As part of a large-scale 1000-for-1000 exchange, 86 servicemen from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were released from Russian captivity. 1 814 12 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Ministry of Internal Affairs suspends 6 senior National Guard officials after searches Six senior National Guard officials suspended from their positions; investigation has been launched - Ministry of Internal Affairs The Ministry of Internal Affairs has suspended six top officials of the logistics department of the Main Directorate of the National Guard. Earlier, the media reported on searches on May 9 and 10. 12 962 51 Previously in trend: Searches in the National Guard

MIA, exchange Forty servicemen of Ministry of Internal Affairs were released from Russian captivity – Klymenko. PHOTOS On 6 May, another POW exchange took place between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Among those released from captivity were 40 servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 2 319 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

identification of the deceased Unified Registry for Body Identification may be launched in Ukraine this year – Dobroserdov This year, Ukraine may begin operating a Unified Registry for the Identification of Bodies (Remains), which will involve a wide range of experts and specialists. 373 1 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers bodies identification

Return of fallen soldiers: What Ministry of Internal Affairs says Returning bodies of servicemen, Russians do not explain causes of death - Interior Ministry Russians hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders only to return their occupiers. 3 348 3 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders

spy, espionage Ukrainian spying for Russia: Polish Interior Ministry detains Ukrainian who was monitoring military facilities in Poland In Poland, officers of the Internal Security Agency detained a Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia. 1 217 1 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

National Guard of Ukraine MIA on bill No. 10311: National Guard is not being granted powers but only regulates existing ones The Ministry of Internal Affairs commented on the planned amendments to the law "On the National Guard of Ukraine". 6 822 99

Strike on Kostiantynivka Russian strike on Kostiantynivka on March 12: couple rescued from rubble, woman spent nearly 20 hours under debris. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers managed to unblock a couple who were trapped in the rubble after a Russian air strike on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region yesterday, and the husband and wife are currently in hospital. 2 174 0 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Repatriation of Ukrainian bodies: The Ministry of Internal Affairs told about identification Over past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies as during full-scale war - Interior Ministry The register of missing persons already contains more than three thousand bodies that have not yet been identified. Over the past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies to Ukraine as during the entire period of the full-scale invasion. 4 155 18 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

drones, kamikaze Russian Federation launches kamikaze drones that explode on contact - Interior Ministry The Russian army has started using new drones that target civilians and explode when they collide with objects or people. 3 888 6

Register of missing persons Register of missing persons under special circumstances includes almost 63 thousand people - Dobroserdov The Commissioner for Persons Missing under Special Circumstances, Artur Dobroserdov, has provided official data on the number of people listed in the Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances. 1 445 1

Russian attack on Sumy on January 30 Emergency and rescue works in Sumy have been completed: 9 people were killed, 13 injured. PHOTOS In the evening of 30 January, search-and-rescue works were completed in Sumy at the site of a Russian drone's hit on a residential high-rise building. 3 408 23

Ministry of Internal Affairs Former top Interior Ministry official suspected of fraudulent procurement of equipment and bribery with cars The NABU and the SAPO exposed a former top official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds and bribery. He is suspected of fraudulent purchases of equipment and receiving premium cars worth more than UAH 6 million. 6 232 12 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Sapper Training Center to be built in Ukraine Sapper Training Center to be built in Ukraine - Klymenko Ukraine is planning to build a training center for deminers, where deminers from both public and private mine action entities will be trained and upgrade skills. 1 015 14

Klymenko on strengthened patrols and carefully equipped fortifications on border with Belarus Patrols on border with Belarus have been reinforced and fortifications have been carefully arranged - Klymenko In 2024, reinforced patrols will be introduced on the border with Belarus as part of the Safe Border project. 1 555 21 Previously in trend: War

Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1: Debris clearance completed In Kyiv, clearing of rubble after Russian attack on January 1 has been completed: two dead, four injured. PHOTOS Search, rescue and recovery operations, which continued after the Russian attack on 1 January, have been completed in the Pechersk district of Kyiv. 3 860 4 Previously in trend: War

More than 62,000 protective structures have been built in Ukraine More than 62,000 defence structures function in Ukraine, before full-scale invasion there were about 20,000 - Interior Ministry There are currently more than 62,000 protective structures in Ukraine, which is significantly more than before the full-scale invasion, when their number was about 20,000. 565 11 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of the attack on Kyiv on January 1, 2025 Two dead as result of Russian attack on Kyiv, pregnant women among injured. Rescue operation complicated by collapse of stairwells - MIA. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian attack on New Year's morning in Kyiv, 2 people were killed. It is also known about 6 injured, including two pregnant women.  7 323 23

Міністр внутрішніх справ України Ігор Клименко MIA managed to maintain pre-war level of security inside country - Klymenko The level of security in the country, not taking into account military risks, remains at the pre-war level. 1 991 32 Previously in trend: War

189 Ukrainians returned from captivity on New Year’s Eve 76 servicemen of Ministry of Internal Affairs returned from captivity as part of today’s exchange - Klymenko As part of the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine on December 30, 76 servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs returned home today. 1 984 8

Klymenko spoke about consequences of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih on December 24 Part of four-story building in Kryvyi Rih completely destroyed as result of Russian attack, 11 injured - Interior Ministry. PHOTOS A four-storey apartment building was heavily damaged by a Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih on Tuesday, 24 December. The operation to eliminate the consequences of the attack is underway. 2 094 9

зброя,стрілянина,пістолет Ukrainians declared 618 firearms and 42,514 rounds of ammunition over course of two weeks – Interior Ministry Since the start of the procedure for declaring firearms found or received by citizens in the National Police, Ukrainians have declared 618 firearms and 42,514 rounds of ammunition. 1 479 14

Bihus.Info's investigation into employees of MIA Service Centre Employees of largest Service centre of Ministry of Internal Affairs drive undeclared cars - media. PHOTOS Employees of the largest Service centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs drive to work in cars that are not listed in their declarations because they are registered either to relatives or to strangers. In addition, their relatives have a lot of other expensive property registered in their names. 44 518 42 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Ministry of Internal Affairs explained the process of declaring found weapons in day Ukrainians will be able to declare found weapons within day, they will not be seized - Interior Ministry Citizens of Ukraine will be able to declare the weapons they find to the police during the day. The weapons will not be seized. 4 850 41 Previously in trend: War

МВС України про витік зброї до країн Європи International partners have no complaints about Ukraine’s efforts to counter arms leakage to Europe - Interior Ministry International partners want to make sure that Ukraine, as a state at war, is able to control the arms trade and protect European countries from weapons entering their territory. 469 1

Кількість злочинів із застосуванням зброї збільшилася: статистика МВС Number of crimes involving weapons increased 42 times compared to 2021, - Ministry of Internal Affairs The number of crimes committed with weapons and ammunition has increased 42 times compared to 2021. 1 282 8 Previously in trend: War

Протидія домашньому насильству 55 specialized police sectors to combat domestic violence operate in Ukraine - Interior Ministry In Ukraine, there are 55 specialized sectors and more than 60 mobile groups to combat domestic violence. 991 23

Понад 1,4 млн одиниць зброї перебувають на обліку More than 1.4 million weapons registered in Ukraine - MIA Currently, more than 1 million 400 thousand weapons are registered in Ukraine. 932 11

удар по будинку у Дніпру Policeman’s wife and daughter were killed in attack on Dnipro, number of victims increased to 5 (updated). PHOTOS A Russian strike on a residential building in Dnipro killed the wife and daughter of a police officer. The investigator's younger daughter was saved. 13 523 36

військові медичні автобуси від Норвегії Norway donates military ambulances to Ukraine. PHOTO The State Border Guard Service and the National Guard received military medical buses from the Norwegian Defence Logistics Agency. The vehicles were donated as part of NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine. 7 632 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Зниклі безвісти Missing persons register now includes 55,000 people, most of them military - MIA Currently, the Unified Register of Persons Missing in Special Circumstances contains information about 55 thousand people. 5 554 26

телеграм Telegram channel spreading information about terrorist attacks in Lviv is blocked - MIA Law enforcement officers have blocked a telegram channel that disseminated information about terrorist attacks in Lviv. 2 261 3

51 працівник системи МВС повернувся з полону Among released prisoners today are 51 employees of Ministry of Internal Affairs - Klymenko. PHOTO Today, 103 Ukrainian soldiers, including 51 police officers, returned home as part of the exchange. 3 981 10

Незареєстрована зброя Ukrainians may have from 2 to 5 million undeclared weapons in their hands - Interior Ministry According to European partners, the citizens may have from 2 to 5 million undeclared weapons in their hands. 1 834 24

МВС отримало жіночі бронежилети Units of MIA received women’s bulletproof vests for first time. PHOTOS The Ministry of Internal Affairs received 1,170 women's bulletproof vests from the Global Security Sector Reform Facility. 3 386 7