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The recent announcement by Kyiv to enhance compensation for veterans purchasing cars marks a significant development in the auto sector. Mayor Vitali Klytschko detailed plans to not only increase compensation but also expand it to include used car purchases. This initiative aims to support those who have served the country, facilitating easier access to personal transportation. Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to impact civilian vehicles, with reports of numerous drone attacks targeting cars across regions such as Odesa and Kharkiv. These incidents underscore the challenges faced by civilians in war zones, where vehicles often become unintended targets. Stay informed with the latest auto news and developments in Ukraine to understand the evolving landscape.

What compensation is Kyiv offering to veterans for car purchases?

Kyiv has announced an increase in compensation for veterans purchasing cars. The initiative will cover not only new but also used vehicles. This move aims to support veterans by making car ownership more accessible, demonstrating the city's commitment to those who have served.

How are drones impacting civilian vehicles in Ukraine?

Civilian vehicles in Ukraine are frequently being attacked by drones, particularly in conflict zones like Kharkiv and Odesa. These attacks cause injuries and casualties, highlighting the ongoing risks in war-affected areas. The targeting of cars showcases the broader impact of warfare on everyday life.

What measures are being taken to protect civilian cars from attacks?

Efforts to protect civilian vehicles include heightened awareness and possibly increased security measures. However, the persistent threat of drone attacks in conflict zones makes it challenging to ensure complete safety. The focus remains on reducing risks and improving overall protection strategies.

How is the Ukrainian government supporting war-affected civilians with vehicle access?

The Ukrainian government is enhancing compensation programs for veterans, improving access to vehicles for war-affected individuals. Additionally, there are efforts to regulate and support humanitarian aid vehicles, ensuring they reach those most in need during these challenging times.

What restrictions are affecting auto imports in Ukraine and the U.S.?

In the U.S., new tariffs have led to restrictions on auto imports, affecting brands like Audi. These measures impact the cost and availability of foreign cars. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces logistical challenges due to the ongoing conflict, influencing the domestic automotive market.

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car, Zaporizhzhia, region Russian drone strikes car in Zaporizhzhia district: civilian wounded. PHOTO Russian troops again attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with an attack drone. A 58-year-old man was wounded in a strike on a car. 542 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on vehicle

A woman who blew up a military vehicle in Kyiv has been detained Serviceman’s car explosion in Kyiv’s Obolon: 24-year-old female Russian agent detained. PHOTOS A 24-year-old woman who blew up a serviceman’s SUV (sport-utility vehicle) in Kyiv’s Obolon district has been detained. 16 121 51 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

Car explosion in Kyiv Car explosion in Obolon classified as terrorist attack: soldier wounded, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Today, 4 January 2026, an explosion occurred in the courtyard of a building on Heroiv Dnipra Street in Kyiv while the boot of a car was being opened. 6 346 35 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Explosion in Kyiv

вибух авто в Києві SUV explodes in Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, people injured, - police (updated). PHOTO The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion of an SUV in the Obolonskyi district of the capital. 11 040 19 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv

car, Kharkiv region Occupiers’ FPV drone attacked civilian car in Izium district: two wounded. PHOTOS Russians attacked a civilian car with a drone in the Izium district of Kharkiv region. Two local residents were injured in the strike and were hospitalized. 532 0

A car exploded in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. What is known? Car explodes in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv: police and SSU are working at scene. PHOTOS A car exploded in the courtyard of a high-rise building in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district. No one was injured in the incident. 3 541 4 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv

Russian drone destroyed a gas service vehicle in Sumy region Russian drone destroyed gas service vehicle that was on its way to conduct inspection after shelling of Sumy region. PHOTOS In the Sumy region, Russian troops attacked a gas service vehicle with a drone that was on its way to inspect the area after a previous strike. 1 512 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Woman sold cars imported for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Traded in cars imported from abroad as humanitarian aid for Armed Forces of Ukraine: woman detained in Kyiv - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS A 47-year-old woman who organised the illegal sale of cars imported to Ukraine as humanitarian aid for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been served with a notice of suspicion. 4 333 35 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid

In the morning, an SUV was blown up in the Podilskyi district. Car exploded in parking lot of a residential building in Podilskyi district of Kyiv. PHOTO An explosion occurred in the passenger seat of a car painted to look like a military vehicle in a car park near a residential building in Podilskyi district. Relevant services are working at the scene. 5 138 2 Previously in trend: Explosion of unknown device

Burned cars in Kyiv Two men who burned down four cars in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv have been detained. PHOTOS Two arsonists acting under contract were detained in Kyiv after torching four cars in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Prosecutors have filed charges against them. 1 707 1 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Attack on a car with FPV drones in Stepnohirsk Russians attacked civilian car with FPV drones in Stepnohirsk - driver managed to jump out. PHOTO The enemy continues to terrorize residents of Zaporizhzhia region. 828 0 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia region

car Russians attacked car with FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia region. PHOTO Russian troops attacked a road in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region with an FPV drone, damaging a car. 1 120 0

Russians attacked civilian car with drone in Kherson Russians attacked civilian car with drone in Kherson, - CMA. PHOTO In Kherson, Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car in the city's Dniprovskyi district. 1 102 0 Previously in trend: Drone attacks in Kherson

Car driver hits mine in Balakliia Car exploded on mine in Balakliia, Kharkiv region: driver killed. PHOTOS On 22 April, a car exploded in Balakliia, Kharkiv region, while driving along a forest road, killing the driver on the spot. 1 565 2

vehicles for the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Japan Ministry of Defence of Japan has handed over another batch of vehicles to Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO Ukraine received another batch of vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Ministry of Defence of Japan. 3 889 9 Previously in trend: Aid from Japan

electric car was burnt in Kyiv Perpetrator who set fire to car near Olimpiiska metro station in Kyiv detained - National Police. PHOTO Today, on 7 April 2025, at around 10:00 am, the police received information from passers-by that an electric car was on fire near the "Olimpiiska" metro station in Kyiv. 3 397 7 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

Official’s car explodes in Dnipropetrovsk region Official’s car explodes in Dnipropetrovsk region: he and his wife injured. PHOTO (updated) An official's car exploded in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring him and his wife. 5 773 20

medical service car Russians dropped drones on Kherson: woman and driver of medical service car were wounded. PHOTOS On 26 March, Russian troops dropped drones on Kherson: a woman and a driver of a medical service vehicle were injured. 777 0 Previously in trend: Drone attacks in Kherson

car arsonists Six arsonists who carried out Russian orders in Kyiv and Cherkasy region detained - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv City and Cherkasy Regional Prosecutor's Offices, six citizens who committed arsons on the order of the enemy were served suspicion notices. 2 158 11 Previously in trend: burning military cars Detention of arsonists

attack on car in Kupiansk Occupiers attacked car with drone in Kupiansk: two people were injured. PHOTO An enemy UAV hit a civilian car travelling on a road in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. A man and a woman sustained multiple injuries. 1 454 0

Japan hands over six more vehicles to Ukraine Japan hands over six more vehicles to Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Japan handed over six more vehicles to Ukraine. 3 805 20

Car arsonists from Odesa Girls aged 17 and 18, who set fire to cars in Odesa on Russian order, detained - National Police. PHOTOS In Odesa, police exposed two girls who were setting cars on fire for a monetary reward. 14 738 120

car, Kyiv Cars damaged by enemy shelling to be removed from Kyiv streets - KCMA. PHOTO On Wednesday, 16 January, cars damaged by Russian shelling will be removed from the streets of Kyiv. 6 350 9

car arson in Lviv Russian agent, who coordinated arson attacks on police and military vehicles in Lviv from prison, is exposed - National Police. PHOTOS The National Police exposed a Russian agent who coordinated arson attacks on law enforcement vehicles from prison. 3 959 16

Last year, 352 cases of car arson were recorded Last year, 352 car arson attacks were committed in Ukraine, vast majority of them ordered by Russian special services Over the past year, 352 car arsons were committed in Ukraine, and the vast majority of them were ordered by the Russian Federation's special services. The perpetrators have already been brought to justice in 229 cases. 921 9

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

підпал військової автівки Біла Церква Two men who set fire to military vehicle in Bila Tserkva are detained - National Police. PHOTOS Police in Kyiv region served a notice of suspicion to two criminals who set fire to a serviceman's car. 3 420 6

Продавали неіснуючі авто військовим Two fraudsters selling non-existent cars to the military - two fraudsters will be tried in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Two residents of Lozova defrauded Ukrainian servicemen by selling non-existent cars. Five victims have been identified. The amount of damage caused is over UAH 100 thousand. 1 321 8

автівки нардепів MPs continue to buy luxury cars during war and "hide" them on relatives - media. PHOTO MPs continue to update their car fleets by registering new cars for relatives or related companies and not declaring their use. 11 709 58 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Палійки авто військових Underage girls from Poltava region who set fire to military vehicle purchased by volunteers are detained - National Police. PHOTO Police in Poltava region have identified two girls aged 15 and 16 who were involved in the arson attack on a car purchased by volunteers for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15 197 75

палії автівок військових SSU detains two 16-year-olds who were preparing arson attacks on military vehicles in Kyiv and Kramatorsk on Russia’s order. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained two more Russian accomplices in Kyiv and Donetsk region who were setting fire to military vehicles of the Defence Forces. 3 881 23

Працівника ТЦК Тернопільщини викрили на продажі гуманітарних авто для ЗСУ In Ternopil region TCR employee was detained for selling humanitarian vehicles for Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTOS Law enforcers exposed a 46-year-old serviceman of the district territorial centre for recruitment and social support of Ternopil region on selling vehicles imported from abroad as charity aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 12 365 49

Підпалювачі автівок SSU exposes another group of car arsonists, detains coordinator. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of people who set fire to military and law enforcement vehicles in southern Ukraine was exposed. The group operated in Kherson, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. 7 967 35

палій автівок ЗСУ Odessa-based fitness-trainer detained for setting fire to military vehicles in three Ukrainian cities on orders of FSS, -SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The SSU jointly with the National Police detained an FSS accomplice who was operating in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa. 19 868 193

8 років у тюрмі проведе чоловік, який спалив 13 авто військових He burned 10 "military" cars and damaged 3 more - serial arsonist sentenced to 8 years in prison in Kyiv. PHOTOS An offender who set fire to 13 vehicles of military personnel last year will spend eight years behind bars. 9 273 54

В Одесі затримано 6 осіб, які підпалювали авто ЗСУ In Odesa 6 local residents exposed for burning 15 AFU cars for Russian special services, - SSU. PHOTOS In Odesa, the SSU and the National Police neutralised a group of young men who had committed a series of arson attacks on Defence Forces vehicles on the orders of the FSS. 14 354 186

Автопарк полковника СБУ Зеленського Relatives of Ukrainian Armed Forces Colonel Zelenskyi own car fleet worth $440,000 and houses in Koncha Zaspa - media. PHOTO In recent years, relatives of the head of the Main Directorate for Countering Systemic Threats to State Governance of the SSU Department of National Statehood Protection, Colonel Oleksii Zelenskyi, have acquired cars and motorcycles worth a total of $440,000. In addition, the official's father-in-law and mother have acquired houses in Koncha Zaspa. 27 117 100 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

палії автівок військових Two Odesa residents who set fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles on order of RF special services are served suspicion notices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Odesa Region Prosecutor's Office, two Odesa residents were served a notice of suspicion of committing a terrorist act by a group of persons (Part 2 Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 533 7

Берислав удар по вантажівці 4 травня 2024 року Ruscists hit truck in Beryslav, car burned. PHOTOS Today, on 4 May, in the morning, Russian troops attacked a truck with a drone in Beryslav, Kherson region. 2 492 2 War in Ukraine

підозра TCR official in Zaporizhzhia illegally seized cars worth UAH 11 million. He may be imprisoned for 12 years - SBI. PHOTO The TCC officer seized the cars that were not subject to mobilisation from the enterprises. To do this, he came with an "armed escort". 7 642 36 Incidents

сумщина Ruscists threw explosives on truck in Sumy region, driver was killed. PHOTO The enemy attacked a truck with a drone in the Sumy region, killing the driver, and proceedings have been initiated. 6 472 17 War in Ukraine

херсонщина Russians drop explosives on car with civilians in Kherson region: two people injured. PHOTO At the entrance to the village of Osokorivka in the Novovorontsov community of the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a car with civilians. The couple were injured 1 603 2 Previously in trend: War

фон,дер,ляєн President of European Commission von der Leyen handed over 50 new cars for prosecutors and police in frontline regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS On Saturday, while visiting Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen handed over 50 new vehicles to Ukrainian prosecutors and police officers to work in the frontline regions 11 491 85 Incidents

авто,розстріл In Dnipropetrovsk region, unknown person shot car, driver was killed. Special police operation was announced. PHOTO An unidentified man wearing a balaclava shot at a car on a highway in Dnipropetrovsk region, killing the driver. A special police operation has been announced in the region. 15 751 62 Incidents

допомога,японія Japan donates batch of vehicles to Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Japan donated a batch of vehicles for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 20 832 29 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

схеми Judges, MPs, MIA and SBI employees became owners of luxury cars during war - media. PHOTO Skhemy journalists analysed the State Register of Declarations, which was reopened to the public on 10 December, and found a number of civil servants who purchased luxury cars after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Among them are MPs, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Bureau of Investigation, judges of district and appellate administrative courts. 56 139 102 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

маріуполь,підрив Partisans blew up car with Russian officer in Mariupol, - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, resistance forces blew up a car carrying a Russian officer. 8 772 15 Photo News

дтп Russians attacked car of head of border community in Chernihiv region with drone. PHOTO Russian invaders attacked the car of the head of the border community in Chernihiv region. No one was injured. 3 542 3 War in Ukraine

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