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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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авто After missile attack, Kyiv resident drove his burning car out of the parking lot to prevent other cars from catching fire. VIDEO In Kyiv, after a missile attack, a man drove his burning car out of the parking lot to prevent other cars from catching fire. 18 924 27 Previously in trend: War

Підозрюваний у підпалі автомобілів на Дніпропетровщині Police detain two minors for setting fire to cars of military and volunteer in Dnipropetrovsk region In the Dnipropetrovsk region, police detained two minors who set fire to the cars of a military man and a volunteer. 4 890 26

Car of Radio Liberty journalist set on fire in Lviv. PHOTO Car of Radio Liberty journalist set on fire in Lviv. PHOTO Around midnight on January 30, an unknown man set fire to the car of Radio Liberty journalist Halyna Tereshchuk. 7 710 25 Incidents

мелітополь In Melitopol, car was blown up - previously, with "official" of occupiers. VIDEO On the evening of March 14, a powerful explosion rang out in the center of Melitopol, occupied by the Russians, in the area of Heroiv Ukrainy Street. Probably, a car with an official of the occupation authorities was blown up. 14 901 24 Society

пікап "Defense Procurement Agency plans to purchase 154 pickup trucks for UAH 206.5 million through Prozorro system "The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense has announced the selection of suppliers in the Prozorro system for the purchase of 154 Pick-Up vehicles. 3 740 23 Auto

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. 3 903 23

богачук,ірпінь "Cemetery" of burnt cars in Irpin. PHOTOS Dozens of cars destroyed by the occupiers, in which Ukrainians tried to leave the city, remain in Irpin, Kyiv Region. 16 152 22 Previously in trend: War

обсє Russia brings OSCE-marked cars to Donbas. Perhaps for provocation, - Tsaplienko. PHOTO The Russians are bringing white Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs with OSCE markings to Donbas through the occupied Izvaryne. The organization says that there are neither its observers nor vehicles in the region. 8 340 22 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

Підпал автомобілів військовослужбовців More than 260 cases of arson attacks on vehicles of servicemen and volunteers have been recorded since beginning of year - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of 2024, 266 cases of arson attacks on military and volunteer vehicles have been recorded. In total, about 300 cars were damaged in different regions of Ukraine. 1 511 22

авто Finland also plans to ban entry of cars with Russian registration, - Yle Finland will ban the entry of cars with Russian registration. Earlier, such a decision was made by the Baltic States. 2 080 21 World

Arson of military vehicles Over 340 arsons of military vehicles recorded in Ukraine over year - National Police Since the beginning of 2024, the police have recorded 341 cases of arson attacks on military vehicles, while last year such cases were isolated. 1 354 21

Arson of Radio Liberty journalist’s car: three persons informed of suspicion. PHOTOS Arson of Radio Liberty journalist’s car: three persons informed of suspicion. PHOTOS Suspected customer, accomplice and instigator of the arson of Radio Liberty journalist Halyna Tereshchuk’s car in Lviv were informed of suspicion. 5 815 21 Incidents

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. 3 827 20

маріуполь In Mariupol, employee of occupation "authority" blew up in his car - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS In enemy-occupied Mariupol, an employee of the occupation "administration" was killed as a result of a car explosion. A VAZ, driven by a Russian military official, exploded. 16 986 20 War in Ukraine

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. 5 806 20

вольво,вантажівка Belgium will provide Ukraine with 240 Volvo military trucks According to De Standaard, Belgium will provide 240 Volvo military trucks to Ukraine. The first vehicles will be shipped next week. 8 764 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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. 11 124 19 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv

Sophia Kievskaya National Reserve Did Not Receive Drift Request From Organizers Of Shooting On Sofiyska Square Sophia Kievskaya National Reserve Did Not Receive Drift Request From Organizers Of Shooting On Sofiyska Square The Sophia Kievskaya national reserve has not received a drift request from the shooting organizers on Sofiyska Square. 2 230 18 Ukrainian Politics

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. 6 483 17 War in Ukraine

stellantis Peugeot and Fiat are shutting down their only plant in Russia The automobile corporation Stellantis, which produces cars of the Peugeot, Opel, Chrysler, Citroën, and Fiat brands, is going to shut down its plant in Russia due to a lack of components. 4 631 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 3 994 16

латвія Latvia has already handed over 66 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine Latvia has handed over 66 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine free of charge, the Latvian State Bail Agency reports. 2 014 16 World

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. 8 829 15 Photo News

авто Latvia to confiscate cars with Belarusian license plates, to be transferred to Ukraine The Latvian Saeima has adopted amendments to the law on road traffic that provide for a ban on the entry of vehicles registered in Belarus. 1 584 15 World

харківщина Ruscists fired at Guriiv Kozachok in Kharkiv region: they hit car, previously 4 were killed, - RMA. PHOTO The occupiers shelled the village of Guriiv Kozachok in the Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region. 6 529 15 Previously in trend: War

bomber Odesa Terrorist who blew up car in Odesa on 16 February on behalf of Russian Federation detained - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police detained a Russian agent who carried out a terrorist attack in Odesa on the morning of 16 February this year. 5 301 19 Previously in trend: Car explosion

підпал Police exposes 68 people involved in arson of military personnel and volunteer equipment The National Police, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, revealed 59 cases of arson of servicemen's cars and exposed 68 people in the commission of these crimes. 2 748 15

Ukrainian drone blows up Niva with occupier at the wheel Ukrainian drone blows up Niva with occupier at wheel: "Car’s blown apart. KIA here.". VIDEO A Ukrainian drone carried out a precise strike on an occupiers’ vehicle, killing the Russian soldier behind the wheel. 7 058 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Затримали ще три групи підпалювачів у різних областях України SSU and National Police detain three more arsonist groups operating in different regions of Ukraine The Security Service and the National Police have detained three more groups of Russian intelligence agents who committed arson attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zakarpattia regions. 4 609 14

Vehicles for the military Vehicles received by military as humanitarian aid can be refueled and repaired at expense of military units – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended paragraph 16 of the Regulation on the Procedure for Accounting, Storage, Writing off, and Use of Military Property in the Armed Forces, allowing military units to decommission property used for the maintenance of vehicles received by military personnel as humanitarian aid. 1 752 14

car arson Man who set fire to seven cars in Kyiv on behalf of Russian Federation detained, - police. PHOTOS Police detained a man who burned seven cars in the capital on order. 3 644 15 Previously in trend: burning military cars Detention of arsonists

A car exploded in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa: one person killed Car exploded in Kyivskyi district of Odesa: one person killed A car exploded in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa on the morning of February 6. A 21-year-old man died as a result of the incident. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident. 4 283 13 Previously in trend: Car explosion

Сar with FSB officer was blown up in Mariupol on 28 February In Mariupol, resistance movement blew up car with FSB officer. VIDEO On the night of 28 February, in the temporarily occupied Mariupol, members of the Resistance Movement blew up a car with a Russian FSB officer. 9 294 13 Previously in trend: Explosion of FSB car in Mariupol

зсу EU and Ukraine residents can help Armed Forces with cars - group of volunteers has created a specialized website CARFORARMY The Ukrainian army needs tens of thousands of cars - pickups, jeeps, minibuses, buses, ambulances, trucks. For this purpose, a group of volunteers has created a specialized site where anyone can give or sell their car for the needs of the Armed Forces 11 559 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

DIU fighters blew up a car with Russian military personnel from the 76th Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Armed Forces DIU and Resistance Movement blew up car with occupiers in Kherson region. VIDEO On 6 December 2025, as a result of an operation by the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Resistance Movement in the Kherson region, two occupiers and their vehicle were eliminated. 6 058 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Бронеавто "Зубр" допустили до використання у Силах оборони "Zubr" all-terrain armoured vehicle is put into service in Defence Forces The Ministry of Defence has authorised "Zubr" four-wheel drive all-terrain armoured vehicle for use in the Defence Forces. 4 690 12

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on humanitarian vehicles President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the law "On Humanitarian Aid" regulating the activities of humanitarian organizations. 1 789 12 Previously in trend: humanitarian aid

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. 2 194 11 Previously in trend: burning military cars Detention of arsonists

авто,рф,розстріл,вбивства Troops of Russian Federation fired at column of civilian cars in Kherson region, three are lost, and six are wounded, - Office of Prosecutor General Yesterday, May 17, Russian troops fired on a convoy of cars with people near the village of Davydiv Brid in the Kherson region. 6 269 11 Previously in trend: War

мелітополь Car exploded in Melitopol, so-called "head" of Yakymivka administration, traitor Zubarev, was injured - Fedorov (updated) A car exploded in occupied Melitopol. 4 729 10 Previously in trend: War

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. 3 924 9 Previously in trend: Aid from Japan

авто,вибух In Chernihiv region car exploded on anti-tank mine, driver died, - National police. PHOTO Police are investigating the circumstances of a car explosion on the Chernihiv-Kyiv highway. 11 516 9 Previously in trend: War

Krasnopillia Occupiers attacked car with FPV drone in Krasnopillia, Sumy region: two people were injured On the afternoon of April 12, Russian troops attacked a vehicle with an FPV drone in the Sumy region, injuring the driver and a passenger. 524 9 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

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. 6 374 9

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. 963 9

Car explodes in Odesa region on 6 June Car explodes in Odesa region: one dead, police establishing circumstances On Friday, 6 June, a car exploded in the Berezivka district of Odesa region. 2 367 8 Previously in trend: Explosion in Odesa

Удар по авто поліції Terrorism in its purest form, - Lubinets about Russia’s shelling of police car during evacuation of civilians from Vovchansk Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, called the shelling by Russian troops of police cars that were evacuating civilians as terrorism. 1 075 8 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of Russian equipment "Baba Yaga" brought "magnetic mine" to occupiers’ positions and turned enemy’s "Bukhanka" into scrap metal. VIDEO The Ukrainian military destroyed the occupiers' equipment using a heavy Baba Yaga drone. 5 527 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

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