The Interior Ministry in Ukraine has been at the center of numerous significant developments in 2026. Notably, a State University cadet was involved in a controversial incident in Dnipro, prompting an investigation after being photographed with a deceased minor. Furthermore, response times have increased following a terrorist attack in Lviv, as affirmed by Internal Affairs Minister Ihor Klymenko. Additionally, the ministry has placed Rostyslav Shurma and his brother on a wanted list. In Dnipropetrovsk, over 1,500 Points of Invincibility have been established as the region faces ongoing challenges. The Internal Affairs Ministry continues to play a vital role in maintaining security and addressing issues across Ukraine.
What incident involving a cadet occurred in Dnipro under MIA's oversight?
A cadet from the State University of Internal Affairs in Dnipro was photographed next to the deceased body of a 14-year-old girl, leading the university to initiate an investigation. The incident has raised concerns regarding conduct and oversight among students and the implications for the Interior Ministry's management of such cases.
How has reaction time changed after recent terrorist activities?
Following a terrorist attack in Lviv, the reaction time of the police and State Emergency Services to calls has increased. According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, these measures are part of strategic responses to enhance public safety, reflecting the ongoing adaptations of Ukraine’s security forces to emerging threats.
Why are Shurma and his brother wanted by the Interior Ministry?
Rostyslav Shurma, a former deputy head of the Office of the President, and his brother Oleh have been placed on a wanted list by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They are wanted for undisclosed reasons, suggesting involvement in activities requiring significant legal scrutiny by Ukraine's law enforcement authorities.
What measures have been taken in the Dnipropetrovsk region by the Interior Ministry?
The Dnipropetrovsk region has seen the deployment of over 1,500 Points of Invincibility. These are essential facilities provided by the Interior Ministry to support civilians in the face of deliberate targeting of vital infrastructures such as electricity, water, and heating supplies by hostile forces.
What is the significance of the defense response strategy changes in Ukraine's Interior Ministry?
The Interior Ministry's amendments to defense and response strategies, including increased infrastructure and emergency response adjustments, play a critical role in maintaining public safety amid ongoing external aggression. These enhancements aim to ensure resilience and rapid recovery in affected areas.
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MIA cadet photographed himself with body of deceased girl in Dnipro: university orders investigation. PHOTO 18+ In Dnipro, a cadet at the State University of Internal Affairs was photographed standing next to the body of a 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing by the police. 17 727 110
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. 5 590 19 Previously in trend: problems with migrants in Belarus
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. 2 567 12
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. 11 893 43 Previously in trend: Leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA)
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. 1 932 12 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
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. 2 423 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
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. 2 242 0 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka
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. 3 539 23
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. 3 968 4 Previously in trend: War
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. 2 208 9
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. 44 657 42 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials
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. 13 651 36
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. 7 734 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
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. 4 064 10
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. 3 468 7
Ruscists hit police car in Kherson, wounding two law enforcement officers. PHOTO The occupiers attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with drones, targeting a police investigative team vehicle. 1 526 1
In Huliaipole, ruscists tried to attack police evacuation vehicle with FPV drone: law enforcement officer was injured. PHOTO On the afternoon of 20 June, Russian troops fired an FPV drone at a police evacuation vehicle in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region. Law enforcement officers evacuated a 61-year-old resident. 1 214 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Consequences of Russian missile attack on territory of medical complex in Kharkiv. PHOTOS On the night of 27 April, the occupiers attacked the territory of a medical facility in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv, using S-300 missiles. 6 379 13
Head of MIA service center in Chernihiv region extort bribes from subordinates - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed the head of one of the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Chernihiv region for bribery. 6 754 17 Previously in trend: Grafters
Missile attack in Poltava region: occupants hit two-storey building, one person was killed, number of injured increased to 12. PHOTOS Almost 100 rescuers were working in Poltava region that night. The enemy hit an apartment block. 3 983 4
Occupant from "Storm-Z" unit detained near Avdiivka: he came under fire from Ukrainian Armed Forces and got lost. PHOTO Near Avdiivka, police officers from the White Angels group and the military detained a wounded Russian occupier from the Storm-Z unit. He came under fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 5 646 5 Previously in trend: War
There is destruction in 18-story building in Holosiivsky district of Kyiv, there may be dead under rubble - head of Ministry of Internal Affairs Klymenko. PHOTO An 18-storey building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv was damaged by a Russian missile attack. 8 058 11
Rocket attack by ruscists in Ukraine: Five people are killed, at least 40 are injured. PHOTOS As of 8:45 a.m., 5 people have been killed and at least 40 are injured as a result of the Russian missile attack. 6 000 31 Previously in trend: War
Specially trained psychologists from MIA and SES provided psychological assistance to 700 people affected by shelling. PHOTO After the massive shelling on December 29 and January 3, 50 psychologists from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Emergency Service were engaged to work with the victims, who had undergone special training. 921 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
10 people died due to bad weather in Ukraine, 23 more were injured, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTO The weather in Ukraine has left 10 people dead and 23 others, including two children, injured. Eight roads remain closed, most of them in Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions. 2 263 1
Russian invaders hit Nikopol, two rescuers wounded. PHOTOS At noon, the Russian invaders attacked Nikopol. 895 0 Previously in trend: War
Consequences of shelling of Sumy region: Child died, school, lyceum and gymnasium were damaged. PHOTOS Russian occupying forces struck the Sumy district. 2 552 4 Previously in trend: War
Rescuers carry bodies of those killed by enemy strike through market in Kostiantynivka. Debris analysis is ongoing. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia shells a market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. The attack killed 16 people and injured 28. 12 104 51
Consequences of enemy attack on center of Kupiansk: 5 cars caught fire. PHOTOS The enemy struck the centre of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 3 852 0
Enemy hit Vovchansk, man was killed. PHOTO The enemy shelled the territory of a medical facility and the private sector in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. 1 811 1
Enemy fired at Stanislav and Shyroka Balka, 6 dead, including infant, 12-year-old boy hospitalized in critical condition. PHOTO The enemy continues to shell the territory of the Kherson region. 9 333 33
5 killed and 18 wounded in Pokrovsk as a result of Russian shelling, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS As a result of Russian shelling of residential buildings in Pokrovsk (Donetsk region), 5 people were killed and 18 were wounded. Among the dead and wounded are rescuers and police officers. 8 256 22 Previously in trend: War
Consequences of enemy attacks on Donetsk region: occupiers dropped 6 aerial bombs on New York during day. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupants dropped six aerial bombs on the village of New York and launched S-300 missiles at Kramatorsk. 1 839 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Enemy attack on Lyman: 8 deaths are currently known. 13 people were injured, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS The death toll from the enemy’s attack on Liman has risen to 8. Another 13 people were wounded. 9 398 9 Previously in trend: War
Kakhovka HPP explosion: death toll rises to 16, 31 missing - Interior Ministry. PHOTOS As of 17 June 2023, 16 people were reported dead and 31 missing as a result of Russian explosion of Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. 1 894 1 Previously in trend: War
Kakhovka HPP explosion: 32 settlements on right bank of Dnipro and 14 on left bank flooded - Interior Ministry. PHOTOS As a result of the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, 32 settlements (3,784 houses) on the right bank of the Dnipro and 14 settlements on the left bank remain flooded. 2 386 18
More than 4,800 shelters in Ukraine were checked. 252 turned out to be closed, 893 - unsuitable, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS As of now, more than 4,800 shelters have been inspected across Ukraine. 5 465 40
Ministry of Internal Affairs on damage caused by attack on Kyiv: 4 buses and garage were on fire in the Solomiansky district. All fires have been extinguished. PHOTOS Russia once again tried to launch a missile attack on the capital: there is damage to the civil infrastructure 4 948 6 Previously in trend: War
Names of dead passengers and pilots of helicopter that crashed in Brovary became known The names of the passengers and pilots of the helicopter that crashed in Brovary have been released. Among them are three people from the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, three pilots from the State Emergency Service, and three people from among the minister’s assistants and guards. 79 179 169
Helicopter crash in Brovary: 18 dead, three of them children. 29 people were injured (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The number of victims of the tragedy in Brovary has increased. 44 219 67
Last day, Russian military carried out 100 strikes on Sumy region. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, police officers have recorded 100 attacks by Russians on the territory of the Sumy region. 3 738 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Mass shelling of Kharkiv: houses, cars and playgrounds were damaged. There are wounded. PHOTOS Russian occupying forces launched a massive shelling of Kharkiv. 6 835 18 Previously in trend: War
During day, enemy shelled 111 buildings in Donbas - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS During the past 24hrs, more than 100 buildings were destroyed in Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 1 587 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ministers of Internal Affairs of Poland and Baltic states visited Hostomel. PHOTOS The Interior Ministers of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland signed a joint declaration on cooperation and assistance to Ukraine in overcoming the consequences of Russian military aggression. 8 923 7 Previously in trend: War
Google Maps will show panoramas of war-destroyed Ukrainian cities, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine together with the experts of the global technological giant Google started a project to digitize the consequences of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. 9 173 9 Previously in trend: War
Rada Appoints Monastyrskyi As Interior Affairs Minister. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the Servant of the People party faction Denys Monastyrskyi as the interior affairs minister. 16 591 105 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Parliament dismisses interior minister Avakov The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed Arsen Avakov from the post of Minister of Internal Affairs. 25 488 162 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Ukraine sends five tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon. PHOTOS Ukraine has sent about five tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the victims of the explosion in Beirut. 2 166 19
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