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The Vinnytsia region of Ukraine has been subjected to repeated Russian attacks, resulting in tragic losses and infrastructural damage. Notably, Borys Avksentiuk, a respected scientist, was killed in a recent drone strike. The death toll from the attacks continues to rise, with numerous injuries reported. Essential services and buildings have been severely impacted, prompting ongoing recovery efforts. Meanwhile, local authorities have uncovered various fraudulent schemes connected to military mobilization and procurement processes. As the conflict persists, the resilience of the Vinnytsia community remains strong, bolstered by local and regional authorities' efforts to maintain safety and restore normalcy. Stay informed about the latest developments and community solidarity in Vinnytsia as it endures the challenges posed by the conflict.

How many casualties were reported due to recent strikes in Vinnytsia region?

Recent Russian drone strikes in the Vinnytsia region have resulted in significant casualties. At least one person was killed, and 18 individuals were injured, with some in serious condition. The strikes have also caused extensive damage to infrastructure and buildings in the area, highlighting the severity of the situation.

What was the impact of the recent attacks on Vinnytsia's infrastructure?

Recent attacks on the Vinnytsia region have caused extensive damage to its infrastructure. Critical facilities and residential buildings have been hit by drone and missile strikes, leading to disruptions in essential services. Efforts are underway to repair and rebuild the affected areas to restore normalcy.

Who was Borys Avksentiuk and what happened to him?

Borys Avksentiuk was a distinguished Doctor of Technical Sciences and a professor. Tragically, his life was cut short due to a Russian drone attack in the Vinnytsia region. His death is a significant loss to the academic and scientific community, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.

What schemes were uncovered in the Vinnytsia region recently?

In the Vinnytsia region, authorities uncovered fraudulent schemes including the embezzlement of budget funds during hospital procurement and illegal smuggling of individuals across borders. These operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability amid challenging circumstances.

What actions have local law enforcement taken in response to the attacks?

Local law enforcement in the Vinnytsia region has been proactive in responding to the attacks by arresting agitators, exposing fraudulent schemes, and coordinating with security services to enhance safety. Their efforts are crucial in maintaining order and assisting the community in this time of crisis.

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Professor Borys Avksentiuk killed in Vinnytsia strike Scientist Borys Avksentiuk killed in enemy strike on Vinnytsia. PHOTO The life of Borys Avksentiuk, Doctor of Technical Sciences and professor, was cut short as a result of a Russian Shahed drone attack on Vinnytsia 5 168 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Shelling of the Vinnytsia region Russian troops attacked Vinnytsia region: houses damaged. PHOTOS On the night of Monday 23 March 2026, Russian forces attacked the Vinnytsia region. 2 507 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Scheme of embezzlement in hospital procurement exposed UAH 5.6 million scheme: embezzlement of budget funds in hospital procurement exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a scheme to misappropriate state funds during the procurement of medical equipment for operating units of municipal hospitals in various regions of Ukraine has been uncovered. 890 0 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds

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. 1 535 6 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

Border guards detained a man who was attempting to cross the Dniester Border guards detain man trying to swim across Dniester. VIDEO+PHOTOS Servicemen of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi border guard detachment uncovered an attempted illegal crossing of the state border. A 34-year-old local resident tried to reach Moldova by swimming across the Dniester River. 2 101 52 Previously in trend: Detention of draft dodgers at the border

Border guards detained three men who were swimming to Moldova On inflatable mattresses across Dniester: border guards detained three men who were swimming to Moldova. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards from the Mohyliv-Podilskyi detachment thwarted an attempt to cross the state border illegally via the Dniester. 4 678 55 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

The SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of evasion schemes SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of "evasion schemes". PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation and detained the organisers of these schemes in various regions of Ukraine. 2 158 17 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Vinnytsia region, a man decided to sell his knowledge of the area In Vinnytsia region, scheme for smuggling men across Dniester for $6,000 exposed. PHOTO Operatives of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi border guard detachment have exposed a channel for the illegal smuggling of conscription-age individuals across the state border. 1 148 0 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Former military officer demanded money from the family of a fallen defender: what is known? Serviceman detained for demanding 500,000 hryvnias from family of fallen defender in Vinnytsia region – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A former soldier from one of the Vinnytsia region units was caught red-handed demanding money from the family of a fallen defender. 5 240 20 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

A room full of cash: fake disability scheme exposed 200 thousand dollars and 350 thousand hryvnias seized: mother and son organised fake disability scheme in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS A mother and son who work as doctors organised a scheme to sell fictitious disability certificates for 3,000 US dollars. 8 284 28 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors

The Russians attacked Vinnytsia region with drones on the night of 26 February. In Vinnytsia region, 20 residential buildings were damaged as result of Russian UAV strike: windows were broken and walls cracked. PHOTOS On the morning of 26 February, the Vinnytsia region came under a massive air attack by the enemy. The Russians attacked the region with drones. 2 894 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Vinnytsia under night attack by UAVs and hypersonic missiles Attack on Vinnytsia region: educational institution and residential buildings damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 7 February, Russian drones and hypersonic missiles attacked the Vinnytsia region. Part of an educational institution, residential buildings, and dormitories were destroyed. 2 814 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Death of a 10-year-old boy in Vinnytsia region 10-year-old boy with disability died of starvation in Vinnytsia region. Social services saw the deterioration but did not intervene, - OPG. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, a 10-year-old boy with disability died due to prolonged starvation and inaction on the part of adults who were responsible for caring for the child. 9 388 35 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Fuel oil spill in the Southern Bug River near the Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant Fuel oil spill recorded in Southern Bug near Ladyzhyn TPP. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia region, an oil spill was recorded in the Southern Bug water area near the Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant. 1 920 1 Previously in trend: Fuel oil spill in Southern Bug

Seven participants in the scheme supplied the army with defective beds at inflated prices. Case has been sent to court: Seven members of scheme supplied defective beds to army at inflated prices. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Vinnytsia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Southern Region have sent an indictment to court against seven individuals accused of embezzling more than ₴2.7 million from the defense budget during the procurement of army beds. 1 460 2 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

Deputy bought a girl with a disability to get a deferment In Vinnytsia region, deputy "bought" girl with disability to get deferment from mobilisation. VIDEO+PHOTOS A deputy of one of the city councils in Vinnytsia region, together with an accomplice, developed a scheme that would allow him to avoid mobilisation. 16 284 21 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

Woman coordinated Russian strikes on the energy sector in Vinnytsia region Woman who adjusted Russian strikes on energy sector in Vinnytsia region has been detained, - SSU. PHOTOS A Russian agent who adjusted the occupiers' attacks on the region's energy infrastructure has been detained in the Vinnytsia region. 4 945 19 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters ttacks on the energy sector

Detention of FSB agent FSB agent detained who was supposed to set fire to building of Institute of National Memory in centre of Kyiv. PHOTOS TheSecurity Service of Ukraine jointly with the National Police detained a traitor who committed a car arson in Vinnytsia and planned another one in the government building in Kyiv. 1 974 8 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of arsonists

At the border with Moldova, a man hid under children’s clothes to leave Ukraine Hid under children’s belongings to leave Ukraine: man detained in Vinnytsia region, - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTO At the Mohyliv-Podilskyi checkpoint in Vinnytsia region, border guards found a 29-year-old local resident who was trying to illegally travel abroad by hiding under belongings. 2 903 64 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man who confessed to the murder of a 15-year-old girl was detained in Vinnytsia region Killed and threw body of 15-year-old girl into well: 26-year-old man detained in Vinnytsia region, - National Police. PHOTOS Police in Vinnytsia region detained a 26-year-old man who, according to preliminary data, had killed a 15-year-old girl who disappeared the day before. 5 688 26 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

Russian drones attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region Consequences of enemy attack on Vinnytsia region: fire was extinguished overnight. PHOTOS A fire broke out in the Vinnytsia region as a result of a nighttime attack by enemy drones. More than 30 rescuers and 8 units of equipment were involved in the firefighting. 2 343 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

A man with forged certificates for his children was detained at the border Forged birth certificates for twins to go abroad: man detained in Vinnytsia region, - SBGS. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, border guards stopped a 43-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk region who tried to go abroad posing as a father of many children. 1 304 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Russia attacked the Vinnytsia region with shaheds. What is known about the consequences? Consequences of Russian drone attack on Vinnytsia region: fire broke out at critical infrastructure facility. PHOTOS On the night of 25 September, Russian occupiers attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region with drones. 2 282 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Fake lyceums to evade mobilisation. SBU exposes scheme Fake lyceums were created and "teachers" were hired there for mobilization exemptions: SSU uncovers scheme in Kyiv and Vinnytsia. PHOTOS In Kyiv and Vinnytsia, law enforcement detained organizers who profited from fictitious employment schemes for conscription-age men, enrolling them in "fake" educational institutions that provided deferments from mobilization. 2 724 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Kopystyryn, they bid farewell to the schoolchildren Schoolchildren Vladyslav Bevz and Mykola Bilyk, killed on their way to school, being farewelled in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS In the village of Kopystyryn, Sharhorod community, Vinnytsia region, people are bidding farewell to schoolchildren Vladyslav Bevz and Mykola Bilyk, who died on 10 September on their way to school. 13 088 129 Previously in trend: Murder of schoolchildren in Sharhorod

Murder of two students in Vinnytsia region: police announce suspicion of 23-year-old man Murder of two schoolchildren in Sharhorod, Vinnytsia region: former teacher charged. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have charged a 23-year-old former teacher with the murder of two schoolchildren in the town of Sharhorod, Vinnytsia region. Police found the murder weapon. 15 140 67 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Consequences of the Russian Federation’s strike on Vinnytsia on 10 September 2025 Russian strike on Vinnytsia leaves 31 injured, damages civilian and industrial infrastructure (updated). PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Vinnytsia, damaging civilian and industrial infrastructure. 8 790 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Murder of the children in Sharhorod Murder of two high school students in Sharhorod: their teacher is suspected of crime. PHOTO Law enforcement officers suspect their teacher of involvement in the murder of two high school students in Sharhorod, Zhmerynka district, Vinnytsia region. 10 649 64 Previously in trend: Murder of children

children killed in Sharhorod Two high school students were stabbed to death in Sharhorod, suspect detained, - police. PHOTO Police officers in Vinnytsia region detained a person who may be involved in the death of two minors in the town of Sharhorod, Zhmerynka district. 13 382 28 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Protest against the military TCR in Vinnytsia: three more participants have been charged Protest against TCR military in Vinnytsia: three more participants have been charged. PHOTO Three participants in an action to obstruct the military of the Vinnytsia Regional Military TCR and SS near the city stadium in early August 2025 were served with a notice of suspicion. 7 482 145 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Protest in Vinnytsia

police, Vinnytsia Man with toy gun "declared minute of silence" in Vinnytsia: police detained him. PHOTO On the morning of 26 August, a man with a gun in his hand held a minute of silence at one of the city's intersections in memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine. Law enforcement officers detained him. 3 977 14 Previously in trend: Moment of silence

memory, blessed OCU priest Yurii Volyk died in firefight, heroically covering his brothers in arms. PHOTO Yurii Volyk, a priest of the OCU from Trostianets, was killed in a firefight at the frontline while defending Ukraine. 12 795 20

SSU detains six arsonists What is known They wanted to destroy AFU veteran’s home and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: SSU detains six arsonists. PHOTOS Six Russian agents involved in arson attacks across various regions of Ukraine have been detained. The targets were the homes of Ukrainian defenders and their families, as well as energy facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia. 3 255 21 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Special operation in Vinnytsia region Criminal, wanted for double murder of pensioners, shot himself during negotiations with law enforcement officers in Vinnytsia region, - National Police. PHOTOS One of the defendants, who was wanted by the police for the double murder of pensioners in Cherkasy region, was hiding in Vinnytsia region and shot himself during negotiations with law enforcement officers. 3 697 14 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

Organisers of illegal transport of draft dodgers detained in Vinnytsia region Smuggling draft dodgers abroad for $20,000: scheme exposed in Vinnytsia region - SBGS. PHOTO In Vinnytsia region, border guards uncovered an organized group that illegally smuggled draft-age men across the state border for money. 1 912 8 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Consequences of enemy shelling Zelenskyy on night attack: 15 people wounded, including child. Energy infrastructure hit in Kryvyi Rih. PHOTOS The aftermath of the nighttime Russian shelling is still being dealt with. The main strikes targeted Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions. 2 582 16 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Shahed over Vinnytsia Enemy launched massive attack with "Shahed" drones on Vinnytsia: industrial infrastructure facilities were hit, 8 people wounded, two of them seriously (update). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 16 July 2025, Russian troops massively attacked Vinnytsia with strike drones. 10 567 22 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

A man with fake children’s certificates was detained in Vinnytsia region Forged documents on having many children: draft dodger detained in Vinnytsia region – SBGS. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, border guards detained a 32-year-old Ukrainian citizen who attempted to illegally leave the country using forged documents claiming he was a father of multiple children. 2 092 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Law enforcement officer wanted to transport a draft dodger on a mattress For $4,000, he wanted to smuggle draft dodger across border on mattress: law enforcement officer detained in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS A law enforcement officer in Vinnytsia region has been detained for attempting to smuggle a draft evader across the state border on an inflatable mattress. 1 508 6 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

SBGS, draft evaders Border guards detain violator who tried to cross border hidden in truck’s sleeper cab. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Yahodyna, border guards found a man hiding in a truck. 1 407 5

saboteurs from Vinnytsia Russian GRU agents who planned to blow up military vehicle and police administrative building in Vinnytsia, detained - SSU. PHOTOS SSU CI prevented new attempts by ruscists to carry out a series of explosions in Vinnytsia. The special operation resulted in the detention of three agents of Russian military intelligence who were preparing to blow up an Armed Forces vehicle and a police administrative building. 2 068 9 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

Arsonists detained SSU detains 13 more arsonists who destroyed Ukrzaliznytsia facilities and military vehicles on Russia’s order. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police detained another 13 FSB accomplices who committed arson attacks in different regions of Ukraine. The main targets were Ukrzaliznytsia's energy facilities and the military vehicles of the Defence Forces. 2 207 15 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Vinnytsia MP extorted bribe from wife of fallen Armed Forces soldier for son’s demobilisation Vinnytsia region deputy demanded bribe from wife of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier in exchange for her son’s demobilization – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained a deputy of a village council in Vinnytsia region who, together with a local lawyer and his accomplice, extorted money from the family of a fallen Ukrainian soldier. 8 791 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

More arsonists detained SSU detains eight arsonists who were acting on Russian orders across Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained eight more arsonists who, on the orders of Russian special services, set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities, military vehicles and administrative buildings in three regions of Ukraine. 2 016 13 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Spies from Mohyliv-Podilskyi Two Russian spies detained in Vinnytsia region for publishing information about military on social media. PHOTOS The State Border Guard Service in cooperation with the SSU exposed a group of people whose activities posed a threat to the national security of Ukraine. 4 745 9

Haisyn district after UAV attack Attack by "Shaheds" on Vinnytsia region: house was burning in Haisyn region (updated). PHOTO On the night of Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Russian troops attacked Vinnytsia region with drones. 1 892 0

Attempts to burn down Ukrzaliznytsia locomotive and a number of power substations: detention by SSU They set fire to locomotive and Ukrposhta: SSU exposes arsonists in Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. PHOTOS Five accomplices of Russian special services were detained in Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. They tried to damage the facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia and Ukrposhta. 9 376 16 Previously in trend: War

Rescuers eliminating consequences of Russian shelling Rescuers eliminating consequences of massive Russian missile strike in 14 regions - SES. PHOTOS The liquidation of the aftermath of another massive Russian missile strike that damaged civilian and critical infrastructure is ongoing in 14 regions of Ukraine. 2 494 2 Previously in trend: War

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