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The series of recent murders in Ukraine has shocked the nation, drawing attention not only within the country but also from international communities. Key incidents include the mysterious deaths of public figures like Dmytro Kadeniuk in Kyiv and the son of a Kharkiv deputy mayor found murdered in Vienna. The killing of political figure Andrii Parubii has raised suspicions of a potential Russian involvement, further straining international relations. In Odesa, an investigation is underway following the public shooting of an unidentified man. Meanwhile, a killing in Lviv linked to a knife attack saw the suspect remanded in custody, showcasing the judiciary's swift response to such heinous acts. Across these cases, the recurring themes of violence, political unrest, and international intrigue highlight the complexities the Ukrainian justice system is currently navigating.

What are the details of Dmytro Kadeniuk's murder in Kyiv?

Dmytro Kadeniuk, the son of Ukraine's first astronaut, was found dead with signs of a struggle in Kyiv. The 41-year-old's body raises questions about the motives behind his murder. Media reports suggest potential external influences, but official details remain undisclosed as investigations continue.

How is Andrii Parubii's murder being investigated in Ukraine?

The investigation into Andrii Parubii's murder involves multiple security agencies, including the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine. Initial findings suggest possible Russian links, leading to speculation about political motivations, although comprehensive evidence is yet to be fully disclosed by the authorities.

What actions have been taken in the murder of the Kharkiv deputy mayor's son?

The son of Kharkiv's deputy mayor was tragically murdered in Vienna. The case has garnered international interest, with Austrian authorities closely collaborating with Ukrainian officials to uncover the circumstances and motive behind this cross-border crime.

How has the murder in Odesa affected the local community?

The murder on Odesa's Fontanska Road has instilled fear and uncertainty within the local community. Law enforcement is conducting a thorough investigation to bring peace and justice, emphasizing the need for enhanced public safety measures and swift resolution of the case.

What is the significance of the murder verdicts in the Lviv region?

Verdicts in Lviv's murder cases revealed a harsh punishment for those involved, setting a precedent for future legal repercussions. The serious sentencing, including life imprisonment, demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to combatting violent crime and ensuring justice for the victims and their families.

What implications does the Vienna murder case have on Ukraine-Austria relations?

The murder of a Ukrainian in Vienna potentially strains relations between Ukraine and Austria as both countries collaborate on a sensitive investigation. The case underscores the necessity for diplomatic cooperation in resolving transnational crimes and could influence future legal agreements between the nations.

What has been the public response to these murders in Ukraine?

The public response to recent murders in Ukraine has been one of shock and concern, with citizens demanding more security and swift justice. The high-profile nature of some cases has intensified media scrutiny, urging authorities to address the root causes and prevent further violence.

How are law enforcement agencies tackling the murder epidemic in Ukraine?

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to curb the rising murder rate by deploying increased resources for investigations and adopting strategic measures to enhance public safety. Coordination with international partners also plays a crucial role in complex cases involving foreign actors.

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суд Former Berkut fighter Honcharenko returned into custody: he is suspected of killing Euromaidan activists Former fighter of Berkut secret forces unit Vitalii Honcharenko is suspected of murdering three people on Feb. 18, 2014 at Kyiv's Maidan. The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has changed the restraint measure from home arrest to jail for 60 days. 10 959 9 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Russia’s former Deputy Prime Minister Koch: "Putin ordered Nemtsov’s hit" Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alfred Koch believes that the murder of Boris Nemtsov was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. 44 940 69 Previously in trend: Assassination of Nemtsov

бондарчук 330 judges involved in illegal sentencing of activists in 2014 stonewall cases into Maidan crackdown, – Heavenly Hundred’s Family NGO Head Bondarchuk More than 300 judges who convicted the Euromaidan activists during the Revolution of Dignity continue holding their jobs and stonewalling the investigation of cases into the murder of the heroes of Heavenly Hundred. 12 167 90 Kyiv News

убийство Puhachov, charged with Dnipro police officers’ murder, refused to testify in court Oleksandr Puhachev claimed his right to refuse to testify in court according to the Article 63 of the Constitution of Ukraine. 66 731 391 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

убийство россия турция посол карлов Image of Russian Ambassador Karlov's murderer wins World Press Photo contest. PHOTO Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici has won the 2017 World Press Photo contest. 49 440 167 World

ужас Case of mother and child who fell from seventh floor qualified as murder, - National Police. VIDEO The woman died immediately and her three-year-old son remains in critical condition in an intensive care unit. 123 505 131 Incidents

полиция патрульная Armed killers apprehended in Rivne region, - Avakov. PHOTOS Rivne police officers apprehended suspects for killing a local resident. 62 783 59 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Pro-Russian militants kill each other in Donbas, Ukraine's Intelligence says Two pro-Russian militants killed their commander in the Donbas. 61 010 173 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

болотов умер Ex-leader of "LPR" terrorists Bolotov dies unexpectedly Former leader of the "Luhansk People's Republic" has died at the age of 47, the cause of death being established. 289 557 754 Incidents

перестрелка нацполиция княжичи Kniazhychi operation leadership may face charges of premeditated murder, - Lutsenko The leaders of the operation in Kniazhychi village, the Kyiv region, which resulted in a skirmish between law enforcers leaving five people shot dead, may be additionally indicted for premeditated murder. 28 348 100 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

стрельба Businesman killed, two guards injured as security agency car came under fire in Dnipro City, - National Police. PHOTOS One person was killed and two his guards were taken to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to various parts of the body after more than 30 shots were fired at the security agency car. 63 297 89 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Guilt of Dnipro patrol officersbkiller Puhachov proved, - prosecutor's office The investigation into the murder of two police officers in Dnipto City is over, the case has been referred to court, the guilt of suspect Oleksandr Puhachov has been proved. 10 856 14 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

геращенко Attempt on Herashchenko's life and Sheremet's murder plotted by same subversive center in Russia People's Front MP Anton Herashchenko says the Russian subversive agents that attempted his assassination are likely to be involved in the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet. 64 630 329 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet Murder attempt on Herashchenko

днепропетровск покушение Suspects of assassination attempt on Herashchenko arrested by court for two months. VIDEO Shevchenko district court of Kyiv decided to arrest two citizens of Ukraine suspected of the assassination attempt on MP Anton Herashchenko for two months (without bail). 56 860 195 Ukrainian Politics

грицак SBU prevented assassination of MP in Kyiv. Russian special services involved into attempt, - Hrytsak Assassination of a MP was prevented in Ukrainian capital. 218 138 645 Ukrainian Politics

убийство Lawyer assassinated in Kyiv last night. PHOTOS The tragic event happened on Mykilsko-Slobidska Street last night. 109 978 117 Incidents

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суд Court recognizes opening in helmet of Maidan activist Holodniuk as entry hole. PHOTOS The hole in the helmet of Ustym Holodniuk, a Maidan activist killed in February 2014 in Kyiv, has been named an entry. 69 290 119 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

сбу Сourt releases Kukel, owner of apartment where shoot-out between SBU and intelligence occurred, - journalist. PHOTOS The Holosiivskyi district court of Kyiv has released Valerii Kukel, the owner of the flat where Lt. Col. of Security Service Alfa Group Andrii Kuzmenko and intelligence operative Oleh Muzhchil were killed during a shoot-out on Dec. 9, 2015. 94 180 97 Incidents

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стрельба One killed, six wounded in Olevsk showdown, - police One person died and six received injuries in a shoot-out in Olevsk, the Zhytomyr region. 50 295 73 Previously in trend: Olevsk shoot-out

федосенко "This is not Serhii Fedosenko," - lawyer Sokolovska fails to identify found body as her assistant. PHOTOS Lawyer Sokolovska failed to identify the body found in Odesa as her assistant Serhii Fedosenko using additional images. 18 142 4 Incidents

грабовский Assistant of former lawyer of Russian commando Yerofeyev confirmed dead An unidentified body of a man with signs of violent death was earlier found in Odesa. 56 388 31 Incidents

стрельба пистолет "DPR" member shoots his neighbor dead, commits suicide after wounding two policemen on a Moscow playground A 26-year-old alleged member of the “Donetsk People’s Republic” terrorist organization murdered his neighbor in Moscow’s south-east area and fled the scene. 111 704 219 Incidents

теракт расстрел видео New Year shooting in Istanbul. VIDEO of surveillance camera (18+) Another video of shooting in Reina night club in Istanbul has been uploaded online. 158 737 84 Incidents

погорелов Suspect in double murder in Odesa region detained, - police The suspect in the murder of a woman and a toddler has been detained in the Odesa region. 61 026 94 Ukrainian Politics

полиция Suspect in double murder in Odesa region encircled, offered to surrender, - police In the Ovidiopol district of the Odesa region, law enforcers encircled a man suspected of the murder of a woman and a 2-year old child and offered him to surrender. 57 607 117 Incidents

убийца веремий крысин Suspect in journalist Veremii’s murder released from custody for third time, - defense counsel Yurii Krysin, who was charged with deadly attack on journalist Viacheslav Veremii, was detained twice and convicted once for commission of crimes more “usual” for him since he was released from custody in Veremii’s case. Krysin was recently released at large for the third time. 19 394 30 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

перестрелка нацполиция княжичи Security Police Chief Budnyk on Kniazhychi tragedy: "Our serviceman fired Kalashnikov through car door" Security Police Chief Serhii Budnyk dwelt on the progress in the probe of the Kniazhychi shootout which killed five law enforcers, including two State Guard Service officers. 116 504 148 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

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турция посол карлов Attack on Russia’s ambassador in Ankara. VIDEO The diplomat was attacked in Turkish Ankara’s Contemporary Arts Gallery at the opening of exhibition called “Russia through Turks’ eyes.” 319 836 534 Previously in trend: Russia's ambassador murdered in Turkey

посол карлов Russian ambassador to Turkey murdered in armed attack Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkey Andrey Karlov was murdered in an armed attack. 223 295 754 Previously in trend: Russia's ambassador murdered in Turkey

троян Investigation of Kniazhychi tragedy will last one week: many people to be questioned, face-to-face confrontation to be set up, - Acting Police Head Troian The National Police hopes to be able to finish the investigation into the tragic shooting in Kniazhychi, the Kyiv region, by the end of the week. 26 660 136 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

перестрелка нацполиция княжичи Heads of three Kyiv police departments discharged from duties The decision was made by the leadership of the National Police on Monday, Dec. 5, in order to provide for full and comprehensive investigation of the Sunday tragedy in Kniazhychi, Brovary district of the Kyiv region, that left five servicemen of various police units killed. 65 344 132 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

аваков Avakov on Kniazhychi tragedy: "I know the details. Everyone should do their job" Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says the situation around the Kniazhychi incident is being examined by a commission led by Deputy Interior Minister Serhii Yarovyi, as well as by Acting Head of the National Police Vadym Troian. 93 648 275 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

шевченко артем Interior Ministry refutes information on sixth person killed in Kniazhychi shooting The Interior Ministry says it cannot confirm information that a sixth police officer was killed in the Kniazhychi skirmish near Kyiv. 32 589 77 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

Policemen were shot in marked car, - police spokesperson Zhukovych on tragedy in Kniazhychi Four of five killed police officers were shot in the marked car of the State Security Service during the fire exchange between different police squads in the Kyiv region. 151 458 362 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

беркут Russia offered to exchange ex-Berkut officers Zinchenko and Abroskin accused of Maidan murders, - Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Russia at least twice appealed to the Ukraine with a proposal to exchange the former "Berkut" riot police officers Pavlo Abroskin and Serhii Zinchenko accused of killing activists during the Maidan protests. 45 805 101 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Soldier Popov deserts with personal weapon after killing comrade The 93rd Mechanized Brigade has given details of the incident with a Ukrainian serviceman who killed his commander and defected to the enemy. 51 218 68 Incidents

заверуха Female suspect in cop murder attempts to slit own throat, - Censor.NET source. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Victoriia Zaverukha, suspected of killing police officers on May 4, 2015, attempted to slash her throat while being transferred to a remand prison from of the Kyiv Emergency Hospital. 155 189 523 Incidents

сирия Syrian warplanes strike Turkish troops: media suspect Russia of revenge for downed Su-24 Ankara accuses the Syrian Air Force of killing three Turkish military. 97 688 253 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian Su-24 downed in Turkey

богданов SBU prevents murder of former FSB officer Bogdanov who sided with Ukraine in 2014, agency head says The abduction and murder of the ex-member of the Russian secret service was plotted by a crime ring coordinated from Russia. 184 095 310 Incidents

ляшко "Yurii Shukhevych could be murdered, used as sacred sacrifice," – MP Liashko Radical Party Head Oleh Liashko claims that the life of his faction member Yurii Shukhevych is in danger. 84 267 204 Incidents

Police officers’ killing in Dnipro City to be solved even without murder weapon, adviser to Interior Minister says The murder weapon in the case of the patrol police officers Artem Kutushev and Olha Makarenko killed in Dnipro City has never been found. 11 031 84 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

преступник Police looking for habitual offender who injured ATO veteran and killed his friend in Kropyvnytskyi. PHOTOS A hard-core criminal opened fire on two men trying to protect a woman in Kropyvnytskyi on the night of Nov 2. One person was killed and another one was wounded in the incident. The injured person appeared to be a participant of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in Ukraine’s east. 105 779 479 Incidents

нацполиция Two persons earlier released under ‘Savchenko law’ detained as suspects in brutal murder of pensioner in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia region, the law enforcers apprehended two suspects in murder of a pensioner. The detainees were previously released from jail under ‘Savchenko law’. 20 383 125 Incidents