Andrii Nebytov, Deputy Head of the National Police, remains at the forefront of Ukraine's complex security landscape. His roles extend from tackling cross-border criminal networks to unveiling critical security threats. Recent reports revealed the dismantling of a drug network involving Ukraine, Albania, and Kazakhstan, thanks to international cooperation. Nebytov also disclosed unsettling fraudulent activities by Russian operatives using dietary supplements as a recruitment tool for terrorist acts. In light of these, Nebytov urges vigilance, especially with how enemies may exploit societal vulnerabilities. Furthermore, efforts continue to identify the masterminds behind notable criminal cases, like the murder of Iryna Farion, emphasizing a relentless pursuit of justice in Ukraine.
Who is Andrii Nebytov in the context of Ukrainian security?
Andrii Nebytov serves as the Deputy Head of the National Police in Ukraine, playing a significant role in combatting crime and enhancing security. His efforts are notable in exposing criminal networks and addressing terrorist threats. Nebytov's leadership and strategic coordination with international law enforcement result in significant breakthroughs, such as the dismantling of drug cartels and countering cross-border crimes, crucial for maintaining Ukraine's safety and stability during challenging times.
What recent fraudulent schemes have Russian operatives used according to Nebytov?
According to Andrii Nebytov, Russian operatives have recently devised a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of dietary supplements. This deceptive tactic not only exploits consumers financially but also aims to recruit them for terrorist attacks. Nebytov highlights this as a significant concern, urging Ukrainian citizens to remain vigilant and cautious when approached with offers that seem legitimate but could have dangerous underlying motives.
How has international cooperation impacted recent criminal investigations in Ukraine?
International cooperation has significantly enhanced criminal investigations in Ukraine. Under Nebytov's direction, collaborative efforts with global agencies such as Interpol and the DEA have led to the dismantling of complex criminal operations, including drug cartels operating across continents. This synergy facilitates resource sharing, enhances strategic capabilities, and ensures that perpetrators face justice, reflecting a robust global response to transnational crime.
What measures are being taken in response to the murder of Iryna Farion?
The investigation into the murder of Iryna Farion remains active, with law enforcement diligently working to identify those responsible. Under Nebytov's oversight, the focus is on uncovering the individuals who ordered the attack and any possible collaborators. This case exemplifies the commitment to justice and the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in tackling high-profile crimes amid Ukraine's volatile security environment.
What societal impacts has Nebytov addressed regarding children's safety during wartime?
Nebytov has emphasized the heightened need for vigilance concerning children's safety amid war conditions. He warns that the adversary may attempt to exploit vulnerable groups, including youth, for criminal purposes. Therefore, Nebytov encourages adults to engage actively with children and nurture a secure environment, raising awareness of the manipulative tactics that enemies might employ to destabilize Ukrainian society by targeting its youngest members.
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Masterminds behind murder of Iryna Farion have not yet been identified, - Nebytov, deputy head of National Police Law enforcement officials have not yet identified those who ordered the murder of linguist and civil society activist Iryna Farion. The investigation has also not identified any individuals who may have collaborated with the convicted Viacheslav Zinchenko or been his followers. 2 233 56 Previously in trend: Farion’s murder
International special operation: police forces from Ukraine, Albania and Kazakhstan have dismantled network of recruitment call centres operated by ’Khimprom’ drug cartel. PHOTOS A large-scale special operation spanning two continents was carried out by the police forces of three countries – Ukraine, Albania and Kazakhstan. In coordination with Interpol and the DEA (USA), the ‘Khimprom’ network of recruitment call centres was dismantled. In effect, this was the... 5 381 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
Russian special services are recruiting citizens to carry out terrorist attacks through scheme involving dietary supplements, - Nebytov The Russians have started using a new fraudulent scheme against Ukrainians. Now, when buying dietary supplements, people risk not only losing their savings but also being drawn into committing a particularly serious crime. 5 426 16 Previously in trend: Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage
Niebytov on preparation of assassination attempt on Yusov: Suspect defended Ukraine until 2025, intent to involve accomplices documented A former service member detained in the case involving preparations for an assassination attempt on the deputy head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War served in Ukraine’s Armed Forces until 2025 and left the service due to his health. 3 356 13 Previously in trend: attempted murder Killing of servicemen
Online network of paedophiles exposed in Ukraine: 15 detained, including mother who filmed her 3-year-old daughter in porn, - Nebytov. PHOTOS Following an operation to combat the sexual exploitation of minors online, the migration police, together with investigators, brought 15 people to criminal responsibility. 8 172 35 Previously in trend: Arrest of pedophiles Distribution of pornography
Former "overseers" of Kyiv pre-trial detention centre created large-scale gang of kidnappers and robbers: 12 participants detained, - Nebytov. VIDEO+PHOTOS The criminal police, together with investigators from the Main Investigation Department, have exposed a large-scale criminal organisation behind many crimes in Ukraine. 6 767 22 Previously in trend: Police workdays Police detention
Parubii’s killer had no accomplices in Ukraine – National Police The suspect in the murder of Andrii Parubii had no accomplices in Ukraine. 2 814 41 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii
Decline in sabotage attacks against military recorded in Ukraine - Niebytov Police record decline in sabotage attacks against the military in Ukraine, including vehicle arsons 693 1 Previously in trend: burning military cars
Since start of year, 44 terrorist attacks and 128 arsons of service members’ vehicles committed in Ukraine – National Police Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 44 terrorist attacks have been carried out in Ukraine on the orders of Russian intelligence services. 780 1 Previously in trend: burning military cars
Largest underground steroid production facility in Ukraine has been exposed, - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed Ukraine's largest clandestine production of anabolic steroids that were passed off as imported drugs for athletes. 5 346 15
National Police conduct large-scale operation to dismantle drug networks: 66 dealers detained along with ringleader operating across 15 regions. VIDEO+PHOTOS The police exposed an organised group whose members manufactured and supplied psychotropic substances alpha-PVP, amphetamine and mephedrone to all regions of the country. The police detained 66 dealers led by the organiser. 3 816 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
In times of war, one should be doubly attentive to children, especially when enemy tries to use them - Nebytov Adults should talk to children and pay attention to them, especially now that the enemy is trying to recruit them to commit crimes. 713 5 Previously in trend: Recruitment of Ukrainian teenagers by Russia countering terrorist attacks
They wanted to blow up police patrol on order of Russia: two drug traffickers who planned terrorist attack detained in Bukovyna (updated). PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine jointly with the National Police prevented a terrorist act against Ukrainian law enforcement officers, planned by agents of Russian special services in Bukovyna. 5 746 42
In 2024, Ukraine recorded lowest number of unsolved murders in history of independence - National Police. ІНФОГРАФІКА In 2024, Ukraine reached a historic low in the number of unsolved murders. Last year, 1052 premeditated murders were committed on the territory of the state, of which 1043 perpetrators were brought to justice. 3 456 11
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. 1 232 9
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. 1 514 21
Nebytov on terrorist attack in Dnipro: Russia is trying to undermine situation inside Ukraine, split society. PHOTOS The bombings, car arsons, and destruction of infrastructure are all deliberate acts of sabotage by the Russian Federation, and the Russians are trying to weaken not only the Ukrainian security and defence forces, but also the entire society and Ukraine as a whole. 6 552 36
Police exposed transnational drug gang that manufactured and sold methadone to Ukraine and European Union. PHOTOS The Department for Combating Drug Crimes of the Criminal Police, together with colleagues from the Republic of Poland, uncovered a transnational group of drug traffickers who manufactured and sold methadone to Ukraine and the European Union. 2 686 14
Number of people killed and tortured in Bucha is not final, there are still missing persons - National Police The investigation into the war crimes committed by the Russian military in Bucha is ongoing, and the number of victims is still inconclusive. 2 675 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Since beginning of full-scale invasion, number of people reported missing has risen to 50,150 - Deputy Head of National Police Niebytov Andrii Niebytov, deputy head of the National Police and head of the criminal police in Kyiv region, said that 50,150 people are currently missing. 2 519 18
Debris fell on cemetery and private houses: Consequences of shelling of Kyiv region. PHOTOS In the Kyiv region, private houses were damaged by the fall of rocket fragments launched by Russian invaders. 11 038 2 Previously in trend: War
190 killed during Russian occupation of Kyiv region remain unidentified - National Police So far, bodies of 190 people killed during Russian occupation of Kyiv region remain unidentified. 777 0
Consequences of night shelling of Kyiv region: Dormitory and more than 20 cars were damaged. PHOTOS Russian invaders damaged a dormitory and more than 20 cars in one of the districts of the region during the night shelling. 14 195 5 Previously in trend: War
Unexploded combat unit "Shahed" was discovered in forest in Kyiv region, - Nebytov. PHOTOS On Thursday, 1 June, an unexploded warhead of a Shahed drone was found in one of the districts of Kyiv region. The dangerous find was removed and neutralised by sappers. 7 717 12
National Police database contains more than 200 thousand Russians who committed crimes in Ukraine - Nebytov The National Police’s "War Criminal" database already includes more than 200,000 Russians who have committed crimes in Ukraine. 1 263 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Victims of occupation of Kyiv region: 191 bodies have not yet been identified, - Nebytov The police are gradually identifying the bodies of Ukrainians who died during the occupation of the Kyiv region, recently four more bodies have been identified. 1 225 0 Previously in trend: War
National Police finds warhead of downed enemy drone in Boryspil district of Kyiv region. PHOTOS A combat unit of a Russian drone that was shot down earlier was found in Boryspil district of Kyiv region. 7 120 3 Previously in trend: War
In Kyiv region, Russians killed 1,374 Ukrainians, including 38 children, 280 people are considered missing, - Nebytov In the Kyiv region, the occupiers killed 1,374 Ukrainians, 280 are considered missing, 38 children died, and 34 were injured. 1 159 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Attack of "Shaheds" in Kyiv region: bodies of 2 more people were found from under rubble of hostel in Rzhyshchev The number of victims of the drone attack in Rzhyshchev, Kyiv region, has increased to six. Three people do not communicate 13 139 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Night attack of "Shaheds": body of fourth victim was found from under rubble of dormitory in Kyiv region. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The number of victims of the Russian drone attack in the Kyiv region has increased to 4 people. 13 148 11 Previously in trend: War
199 bodies of those killed in Kyiv region have not yet been identified, - Nebytov In the Kyiv region, 199 bodies of Ukrainians killed during active hostilities in the region remain unidentified. 1 250 5 Previously in trend: War Bucha massacre
New burial of three civilians killed by Russians was discovered in Borodianka, Kyiv region. PHOTOS A new burial ground for victims of the Russian occupation was found in the city of Borodianka, Kyiv region. The bodies of three murdered men were found in one grave. 5 510 4
Wreckage of Russian X-55 missile found near one of settlements of Kyiv region, - Nebytov. PHOTOS The wreckage of an X-55 missile fired by Russian invaders during a massive attack on December 31 was found near a settlement in Kyiv region. 6 964 6 Previously in trend: War
Kamikaze drone was shot down in one of districts of Kyiv region. PHOTOS A shot-down enemy kamikaze drone "Shahed" was discovered in one of the districts of the Kyiv region. 14 755 6 Previously in trend: War
Number of victims of Vyshhorod rocket attack has increased to 7, - Nebytov The number of victims as a result of the Russian occupiers’ missile attack on Vyshorod on November 23 continues to grow. 1 780 0 Previously in trend: War
Two families near Kyiv were poisoned by carbon monoxide from generators. Man died. PHOTOS Two families were poisoned by carbon monoxide due to the use of generators indoors, and one person died. 9 731 17
Over 1,300 bodies of those who died during Russian occupation exhumed in the Kyiv region, - police 1,368 bodies of civilians who died during the Russian occupation were exhumed on the territory of Kyiv region. 591 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Woman died in Kyiv region as result of shelling of Russian Federation, she was mortally wounded by fragments of rocket, - Nebytov. PHOTOS A woman died as a result of shelling in Kyiv region, she was at the cemetery during the alarm. 5 789 7 Previously in trend: War
Moment enemy missile hit object in Kyiv region. VIDEO The Russian occupiers hit one of the objects in the Kyiv region with a rocket. 28 570 19 Previously in trend: War
Man who tried to disassemble tank shell died in Kyiv region. PHOTOS A man who tried to disassemble a tank shell died of shrapnel wounds in the Kyiv region. 9 547 64 Previously in trend: War
1,367 bodies of civilians were found in de-occupied territory of Kyiv region Exhumation works are still ongoing on the territory of Kyiv region. To date, 1,367 bodies of civilians have been discovered. 1 141 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
In Kyiv region, buildings were damaged as result of shelling, there are victims, - Nebytov As a result of rocket fire in Kyiv region, buildings were damaged, and there were also injured people. 4 370 1
Body of man killed by occupiers was found in forest in Kyiv region, - Nebytov. PHOTOS The body of a civilian killed by aggressors was found near the village of Nemishaeve in the Kyiv region. 7 827 4
Debris of rocket with charge of 400 kg was discovered by police in Kyiv region. PHOTOS Fragments of a Russian rocket with a warhead of 400 kg were discovered in the Kyiv region. 13 221 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Body of another civilian killed by Russians was found in forest in Kyiv region: He was riding bicycle to his sister. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The body of a civilian killed by the Russian occupiers was found in the forest near the village of Klavdievo-Tarasove in the Kyiv region. 5 977 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Body of local resident killed during Russian occupation found in Kyiv region, - National Police. PHOTOS Body of a civilian killed during Russian occupation was found near Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka village, Bucha district, Kyiv region. 3 745 4 Previously in trend: War
Law enforcers showed where Russian occupants stored loot in Lyman. VIDEO The head of the police of the Kyiv region, Andriy Nebytov, published a video showing the headquarters of the Russian army in Lyman. 19 424 11
In Skvyra, Kyiv region, a driver killed 6 and 8-year-old girls and tried to escape - Nebytov. PHOTOS At night, in Skvyra, Kyiv region, a driver of a Volkswagen hit 6 and 8-year-old girls, both of them died, driver tried to escape, but was detained. 18 186 57
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