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In recent developments involving police forces in Ukraine, notable events include the operation of the anti-drone unit "Yastrub" in Nikopol, designed to enhance airspace security. Additionally, law enforcement has intensified efforts to combat organized crime, uncovering a fraud gang in Dnipropetrovsk and an arson-extortion ring in Kyiv. A tragic incident saw a police officer killed by Russian drone strikes in Kherson, while others were injured in targeted attacks. The police remain vigilant, dismantling schemes of draft evasion and fraud. The National Police have also responded to numerous bomb threats, ensuring public safety across major cities such as Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv.

What is the role of the "Yastrub" anti-drone police unit?

The "Yastrub" anti-drone unit in the police force focuses on securing airspace, primarily operating in the Nikopol region. Its establishment aims to provide enhanced protection against unmanned aerial vehicle threats, safeguarding critical infrastructures and civilian areas from drone attacks.

How has the Ukrainian police responded to organized crime in the Dnipropetrovsk region?

Police in the Dnipropetrovsk region successfully disrupted a criminal gang involved in fraudulent activities. The investigation revealed that the group embezzled funds through reissuing SIM cards, exploiting them to deceive citizens out of their money, posing a significant threat to local financial security.

Have there been attacks on police officers in Sumy region?

Yes, in the Sumy region, there have been attacks targeting police officers. An enemy drone intentionally struck a police car, resulting in injuries to law enforcement personnel. This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by police due to hostile actions in conflict zones.

What measures are being taken against fraud in Ukraine?

The National Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, have taken active measures to combat fraudulent activity. They have exposed and dismantled several networks engaging in bank fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and to counterfeit transactions, ensuring accountability and justice.

What is being done about bomb threats in Ukrainian cities?

The Ukrainian police are addressing bomb threats with urgency and precision. More than a thousand anonymous reports have triggered evacuations of schools, government buildings, and other institutions while thorough investigations continue to ensure public safety and prevent potential attacks.

Who is investigating crimes against soldiers in Ukraine?

The National Police, along with departments such as the Security Service of Ukraine, are deeply involved in investigating crimes against military personnel. Cases of embezzlement, fraud affecting war widows, and attacks on soldiers are being meticulously addressed to ensure justice and support for the armed forces.

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TCR & SS Defense Ministry considers idea of redistributing functions between TCR and National Police – media The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is considering the idea of redistributing the functions of searching for and delivering violators to the Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR & SS) between the TCR & SS and the National Police. 5 111 59 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Border guards have uncovered a channel for the illegal smuggling of people In Odesa region, border guards have uncovered channel for illegal smuggling of people across border. PHOTOS Operatives from the Internal and Own Security Department of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Border Guard Detachment, working alongside police officers, have uncovered a network involved in the illegal smuggling of men liable for military service across the state border into Moldova. 803 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Terrorist attack in Brovary Terrorist attack in Brovary: perpetrators were hired by Russian special services for cash reward, - National Police. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police in the Kyiv region have arrested two suspects linked to the terrorist attack in Brovary. 6 165 36 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

Raids at U420: law enforcement officers dismantled the network U420 chain, which sold drugs disguised as souvenirs, has been shut down. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers carried out searches at the U420 chain of shops, which were selling drugs disguised as souvenirs. 4 330 22 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs

Odesa official suspected over losses in post-strike building repair Losses in repair of apartment building after shelling in Odesa: City Council official served with notice of suspicion Police have served a notice of suspicion on an official of Odesa City Council whose official negligence caused more than UAH 420,000 in losses during the restoration of an apartment building damaged in an enemy attack. 587 0

The "Yastrub" anti-drone unit will protect Nikopol and the district from UAV attacks Anti-drone police unit called "Yastrub" has begun operating in Nikopol and across district. VIDEO+PHOTOS A combined anti-drone unit from the "Yastrub" special police battalion has begun operations in Nikopol and the surrounding district. 2 682 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Nikopol district Anti-drone protection

National Police Ex-bank employee in Cherkasy region embezzles over UAH 1 million in payments to grandmother of fallen service member. PHOTOS A former bank employee has been arrested in the Cherkasy region for embezzling over one million hryvnias in payments intended for the 78-year-old grandmother of a deceased soldier. She faces up to 12 years in prison. 2 300 4

Strike on a police car in Bilopillia Russian drone strikes police car in Sumy region: law enforcement officer injured. PHOTO The enemy deliberately targeted a police car in the Sumy region. 1 255 3 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Police officer found dead in forest in Chernihiv Body of police officer with gunshot wound found in forest in Chernihiv, preliminary reports indicate suicide – police Law enforcement officers are working at the scene of a police officer’s death in Chernihiv. 2 498 6 Previously in trend: Suicide of a police officer Committing suicide

A group that pressured business owners has been exposed in the Kyiv region Arson and extortion: a group pressuring business owners has been exposed in the Kyiv region. PHOTOS Prosecutors from the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the police, have uncovered and dismantled an organised criminal group operating in Kyiv and the surrounding region. 1 573 6 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

Torture in Dymer Torture chamber in foundry in Dymer, Kyiv region: FSB officer charged with torturing civilians. VIDEO+PHOTOS An officer of Russia’s Federal Security Service has been charged with involvement in the torture of civilians during the occupation of the Kyiv region. 3 780 8 Previously in trend: Torture during the occupation

Attacks on TCR: National Police publishes statistics More than 600 attacks on TCR have been recorded since February 24, 2022: three soldiers have been killed, - National Police Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 600 incidents of resistance against military personnel from the TCR and SS have been recorded. Three soldiers were killed. 1 994 58 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Butusov surveillance case found after disappearing from NABU Procedural "football": how Sense lawyers found Yurii Butusov’s surveillance case after it disappeared from NABU’s radar The Sense team continues its fight to secure victim status for journalist and serviceman Yurii Butusov. 4 021 8 Previously in trend: Butusov case

The fallen police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk Police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk was killed when Russian drone struck his patrol car in Kherson region. PHOTO In the Kherson region, police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk was killed in a Russian drone attack; he had been part of a mobile fire support unit defending the residents of Kherson against enemy drones. 4 334 26 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Criminal gang of fraudsters exposed in Dnipropetrovsk region Criminal gang of fraudsters in Dnipropetrovsk region who embezzled citizens’ funds has been exposed. PHOTOS Police have uncovered an organised criminal gang of fraudsters in the Dnipropetrovsk region who were embezzling citizens’ funds by reissuing SIM cards. 1 156 2 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

An American man climbed out onto a windowsill naked in the centre of Lviv American climbs naked onto windowsill in central Lviv: hospitalised – police. PHOTO A US citizen who climbed naked onto a windowsill in central Lviv on April 2 has been taken to one of the city’s hospitals. He is believed to have a mental disorder. 12 875 72 Previously in trend: Foreign troops in Ukraine

Lviv customs inspector detained over killing of TCR and SS serviceman Police detain killer of TCR serviceman in Lviv The attacker who fatally wounded a TCR (Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support) serviceman has been arrested. The suspect turned out to be an inspector with Lviv Customs. 18 353 136 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR Killing of servicemen

Network of fraudulent call centres exposed in Dnipro: details At least $2 million siphoned off: fraudulent call center network exposed in Dnipro. VIDEO&PHOTOS A network of call centers through which perpetrators stole crypto assets has been uncovered in Dnipro. 2 401 21 Previously in trend: Dismantling call center networks

The SBU and National Police have dismantled five schemes for draft dodgers SSU and National Police dismantle 5 more "schemes for draft dodgers". PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have blocked five new draft evasion schemes and exposed eight organizers of the operations in different regions of Ukraine. 1 220 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

ammunition in Kyiv Unexploded part of enemy UAV found near Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge in Kyiv. PHOTOS Police discovered an unexploded warhead from an enemy UAV in the Dniprovskyi district near the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge. 1 815 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

A wave of bombings has hit Ukraine, with administrative buildings, local government service centres and schools targeted A wave of ’bomb threats’ in Ukraine: over a thousand anonymous reports, investigations are ongoing Since the morning of March 30, Ukraine has seen a surge in reports of bomb threats targeting government buildings, educational institutions, and other facilities. Schools, administrative service centers, and other public facilities in various cities—including Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv—have been evacuated. 1 396 8 Previously in trend: Fake Mining

Shooting and explosion in Odesa Shooting and explosion in Odesa: 22-year-old soldier on leave detained, - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS Police have launched a criminal investigation into the shooting in Odesa. The incident has been classified as hooliganism. A 22-year-old soldier has been detained. No one was injured as a result of his actions. 7 240 22 Previously in trend: Shooting in Odesa

Charges have been brought against 16 defectors: pseudo-law enforcement officers of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs SSU has notified 16 collaborators from occupying "Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs" on left bank of Kherson region of their suspicion in absentia. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police have gathered evidence against almost the entire staff of the "district department of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs" in the temporarily occupied town of Skadovsk on the left bank of the Kherson region. 1 200 33 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Investigation into the lifestyle of the family of National Police Colonel Artem Shevchyshen Mother-in-law of Shevchyshen, National Police official close to Tatarov, bought luxury property in Kyiv, whilst wife promoted fraudulent scheme, - media The mother-in-law of Artem Shevchyshen, deputy head of the National Police’s Main Investigation Department, owns a flat in one of Kyiv’s most expensive residential complexes, valued at at least $430,000. The official’s wife, meanwhile, earns a high income, the source of which raises questions, and in the past promoted a project with characteristics of a pyramid scheme. 6 804 27 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information Lifestyle of Shevchyshen’s family, Colonel of National Police

Police have detained a 22-year-old man from Ternopil for setting fire to a bank; investigators are checking for links to Russia Man who may have been recruited by Russian special services has been detained in Ternopil for setting fire to bank – National Police. PHOTOS In Ternopil, law enforcement officers have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of setting fire to a bank branch. 1 516 5 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists Recruited FSB agents

attack on police officers Enemy attacks police vehicle in Sumy region. PHOTO The enemy attacked police officers in the Sumy district while they were carrying out their official duties. 1 282 5 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Police officer Yurii Tarasenko killed on combat mission in Kupiansk Police officer Yurii Tarasenko killed while carrying out combat mission in Kupiansk. PHOTO Police officer Yurii Tarasenko was killed in the Kharkiv region while carrying out a combat mission to repel the enemy. 3 000 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

The killer of the police officer in Sloviansk has been arrested Suspect in murder of police officer in Sloviansk has been detained, - National Police. PHOTO During a special police operation, law enforcement officers in the Donetsk region have arrested a suspect who shot a local police officer whilst he was on duty. 13 958 119 Previously in trend: Murder of police officers

Veteran Volodymyr Balukh Former Kremlin political prisoner Balukh beaten inside Kyiv TCR premises: police verify reports Kyiv police are verifying reports of the beating of a Ukrainian veteran inside a district Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 7 218 75 Previously in trend: Beating of a serviceman in Kyiv AFU veterans

Fictitious medical services and millions in losses: National Police uncover schemes in hospitals National Police conduct 70 searches at medical facilities over schemes involving public funds. PHOTOS The National Police of Ukraine are investigating possible schemes involving the misappropriation of funds in healthcare facilities. This concerns fictitious services provided under the medical guarantee scheme. 2 646 14 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Odesa District TCR and SS official detained over rear-unit transfer bribe 300,000 hryvnias for transfer to rear unit: District TCR & SS official detained in Odesa. PHOTOS Officers of the Strategic Investigations Department in the Odesa region of the National Police of Ukraine, together with investigators from the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, exposed and stopped the unlawful actions of the official. 1 773 9 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

A police officer was shot dead in Sloviansk Police officer was shot dead in Sloviansk whilst checking documents, shooter fled, - National Police On 19 March, a police officer was killed in Sloviansk whilst on duty — a man opened fire on the patrol during a document check. The attacker fled the scene, and a special operation is underway to apprehend him. 9 625 67 Previously in trend: Murder of police officers

The SSU and National Police have detained a further six Russian agents SSU and National Police have detained further six Russian agents involved in arson attacks in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have detained a further six Russian agents who were responsible for arson attacks in various regions of Ukraine. 1 755 11 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Kharkhan "We will not win war unless we change current state of affairs," said military officer Kharkhan. VIDEO Military officer Mykola (Kyiv-born) Kharkhan raised the issue of social justice and mobilisation processes. He stressed that without changes, particularly in approaches to mobilisation, Ukraine risks losing the war. 18 381 100 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Attempts to smuggle people across the border have been thwarted Law enforcement officers have foiled three attempts to smuggle people across border. PHOTOS Four people who tried to smuggle draft-age men across the border were exposed by officers of the Mukachevo border detachment’s main operational search unit, in cooperation with the National Police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), and prosecutors. 962 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Illegal border crossing

Embezzlement in the energy efficiency programme Embezzled more than UAH 14.2 million from energy efficiency programme for schools: members of organised group to stand trial in Dnipropetrovsk region – National Police. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a case has been sent to court against members of an organised group who embezzled more than UAH 14.2 million during the implementation of an energy efficiency project in budget-funded institutions in the city of Dnipro, including schools. 1 680 5 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

Four dealers who sought to establish an illegal arms trade have been detained SSU and National Police detain 4 more traffickers who sought to set up illegal arms trade in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have prevented new attempts to sell "trophy" weapons and ammunition on the black market in different regions of Ukraine. 2 277 8 Previously in trend: Illegal possession of weapons Smuggling of weapons

The SBU and National Police have detained a further five propagandists of Russian imperialism SSU and National Police detain 5 more agitators of ruscism in different regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained five more pro-Kremlin agitators who called on the ruscists to continue shelling Ukraine and seize the entire territory of the country. 1 540 6 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

Man detained after stabbing policeman and TCR officer in Mykolaiv Man stabbed TCR serviceman and police officer in Mykolaiv: he was detained. PHOTO In Mykolaiv, law enforcement officers detained a man who stabbed a police officer and a serviceman from the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in the stomach and leg. 4 087 74 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR attack on police officers

police Man shoots 11-year-old daughter and commits suicide in Irpin: police establish circumstances In Irpin, Kyiv region, a 52-year-old man likely killed his 11-year-old daughter and then died by suicide. 6 220 8 Previously in trend: Murder of children

The SBU, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have uncovered a further four evasion schemes SSU, SBI and National Police uncover 4 more "draft evasion" schemes. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the National Police have uncovered new draft evasion schemes and detained the organizers of the operations in different regions of Ukraine. 1 716 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Media smear campaign against Police General Shchadylo Media smear campaign using AI has been launched against Kyiv Region Police Chief Shchadylo, — journalist Posts targeting Anatolii Shchadylo head of the Kyiv Regional Main Directorate of the National Police, are circulating on social media. 2 446 9

The police officer opened fire with his service weapon SBI is investigating shooting in Zaporizhzhia: police officer shot and killed assailant who was threatening him with weapon Officials from the SBI have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an incident in Zaporizhzhia in which a law enforcement officer used his service firearm. The incident resulted in the death of a man. 4 559 35 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Shooting in Zaporizhzhia

A police officer opened fire with his service weapon Shooting in Zaporizhzhia: two soldiers on AWOL attacked police: one attacker is dead, another has been detained, - National Police. VIDEO At around 06:30 on 16 March, a patrol police crew received a call reporting that a man had been assaulted in the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, along with an attempted robbery. Upon arriving at the scene, the patrol officers located the complainant, who identified two individuals believed to be involved in the crime. 15 725 83 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

sapper In Poltava region, bomb disposal experts discovered and destroyed unexploded drones and part of X-101 missile. PHOTO Unexploded "Shahed" and "Gerbera" drones, as well as a cluster warhead from an X-101 missile, were discovered in the Poltava region following shelling. The munitions were defused by bomb disposal experts. 1 935 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

Eight detained after attack on enlistment team in Poltava region Group of unidentified individuals attacked TCR servicemen and police officers in Poltava region: 8 men detained On 13 March, near the village of Nyzhni Mlyny in Poltava region, about 20 people obstructed servicemen from the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) and police officers during mobilization measures and used tear gas. There were casualties. 8 163 233 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR attack on police officers

TCR and SS official detained in Bukovyna over $4000 bribery scheme $4000 for "resolving issues" with military registration: TCR official detained in Bukovyna. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in the Chernivtsi region have detained an official of one of the District Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) suspected of demanding an unlawful benefit. 1 519 22 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

The occupier tortured a resident of Makariv Tortured resident of Makariv during Russian occupation: Dagestan native has been identified and faces life imprisonment, - National Police. PHOTO Employees of the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine have gathered evidence against another Russian war criminal for committing atrocities during the occupation of the Kyiv region in the spring of 2022. 6 403 21 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia