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The tag 'apprehension' covers a wide range of incidents, from the dramatic arrest of a driver in Kyiv with a fire extinguisher to significant international operations. In Belgium, Federica Mogherini’s detention highlights ongoing EU fund misuse investigations. Meanwhile, Polish authorities have implicated two Ukrainians in sabotage activities on Polish railways. Closer to Ukraine, multiple detention cases reveal espionage, fraud, and mobilisation evasion schemes, shedding light on complex legal and security challenges. These narratives illustrate the varied dimensions of apprehensions occurring domestically and abroad, involving intricate legal and security proceedings. Furthermore, numerous individuals, including ex-military and legal personnel, face charges in diverse cases ranging from bribery and environmental crimes to espionage and terrorist activities, reflecting the multifaceted nature of apprehension-related news.

What were the circumstances of the driver’s arrest in Kyiv?

The arrest was notably forceful, involving law enforcement breaking the car window using a fire extinguisher to detain a suspect actively resisting apprehension. This incident has drawn attention to aggressive tactics used in certain apprehensions, raising discussions on law enforcement procedures and civilian safety.

Why was Federica Mogherini detained in Belgium?

The former head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, was detained as part of an investigation targeting potential misuse of EU funds. Her detention in Brussels and Bruges followed comprehensive searches, underscoring the European Union's commitment to financial transparency and legal accountability.

What are the charges against Ukrainians detained for espionage in Poland?

Two Ukrainians were accused of engaging with Russian intelligence services, allegedly involved in sabotage activities targeting Polish infrastructure. This case highlights continued geopolitical tensions and the role of espionage in regional security threats, emphasizing Poland’s proactive counterintelligence measures.

How did law enforcement uncover mobilisation evasion schemes in Ukraine?

Detailed investigations led by Ukraine's Security Service and National Police dismantled several evasion schemes, detaining key organisers. These operations demonstrate comprehensive efforts to enforce Ukraine's military regulations and prevent illegal mobilisation avoidance, thereby maintaining national defence integrity.

What were the findings of the investigation into the explosion at "Ukrposhta"?

The apprehension of a suspect by the National Police points to targeted resistance actions within Ukraine's postal services. The incident's resolution involved detailed forensics and strategic law enforcement collaboration, showcasing proactive efforts to resolve criminal activities quickly and effectively.

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єрмалов Ukrainian soldiers detained Russian pilot Yermalov who bombed peaceful cities of Ukraine and Syria and killed many people, - Butusov. PHOTOS On April 3, Ukrainian troops detained a Russian pilot from the 159th Fighter Regiment of the Russian Air Force, Sergei Yermalov, who bombed peaceful cities in Ukraine and Syria and killed many people. 62 844 183 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рябчук National Guardsman shooting in Yuzhmash detained in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS Law enforcers have detained a soldier of the National Guard, who shot at the guard on the territory of the Pivdenny Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro and fled with a weapon. 61 223 220 Incidents

Head of State Food and Grain Corporation detained while trying to flee Ukraine. ФОТОрепортаж Head of State Food and Grain Corporation detained while trying to flee Ukraine. ФОТОрепортаж National police officers have detained head of JSC State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine at the Sikorsky Kyiv Airport. He was was attempting to flee the country, the press service of the National Police said on Friday. 23 111 83 Ukrainian Politics

NABU: Law enforcers who detain ex-judge of Kyiv NABU: Law enforcers who detain ex-judge of Kyiv's Dniprovsky District Court fail to contact NABU detectives – As of 15.30, the law enforcement officers who detained the former judge of Dniprovsky District Court of Kyiv did not contact the detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). 3 738 22 Ukrainian Politics

Kyiv court sanctions detention of MP Kozak Kyiv court sanctions detention of MP Kozak Kyiv's Pechersky District Court has sanctioned the detention of Ukrainian MP Taras Kozak, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reported. 1 928 10 Previously in trend: Medvedchuk case

NABU, SAPO catch two attorneys taking bribes for deciding case heard by District Administrative Court. PHOTO NABU, SAPO catch two attorneys taking bribes for deciding case heard by District Administrative Court. PHOTO Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), under the procedural guidance of prosecutors of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), exposed two attorneys-at-law for a request to provide and receive $100,000 of illegal benefits. 29 043 77 Ukrainian Politics

Denisova: Six Crimean Tatars detained after searches Denisova: Six Crimean Tatars detained after searches This morning, February 17, mass raids on homes of Crimean Solidarity activists took place in the occupied Crimea. Six people were detained. 691 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Сourt allows detention of ex-dpty SBU head Neskoromny Сourt allows detention of ex-dpty SBU head Neskoromny The data of former First Deputy Head of the State Security Service (SBU) Dmytro Neskornomny, suspected of organizing the preparation of the murder of head of the SBU's Main Directorate of Internal Security Andriy Naumov, is posted on the Interior Ministry's website in the wanted section among persons hiding from the authorities. 6 537 23 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine criticizes international military competition in Crimea organized by Russia Ukraine criticizes international military competition in Crimea organized by Russia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the organization of the illegal Glubina international competition by the Defense Ministry of Russia on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula which started on August 27, 2020 under the Army-2020 International Army Games, evidence of Russia’s disregard for norms and principles of international law. 483 3 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Russia’s FSB apprehends serviceman, accuses him of spying for Ukraine Russia’s FSB apprehends serviceman, accuses him of spying for Ukraine The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) detained a soldier of the Strategic Missile Forces who allegedly passed secret information to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 5 063 45 Incidents

Another Ukrainian detained in Belarus Another Ukrainian detained in Belarus Another Ukrainian citizen was detained in Belarus and he is currently in a pretrial detention center in Brest, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported on Thursday. 1 463 5 Previously in trend: Elections in Belarus

Zelenskyi Asks Ukrainians To Refrain From Traveling To Belarus Until Situation Stabilizes Zelenskyi Asks Ukrainians To Refrain From Traveling To Belarus Until Situation Stabilizes President Volodymyr Zelenskyi asks Ukrainians to refrain from travelling to Belarus until the situation stabilizes. 3 378 42 Previously in trend: repressions in Belarus Elections in Belarus

Searches underway in Kyiv, Lviv as part of investigation into criminal organization in road management with participation of Nowak – NABU. PHOTOS Searches underway in Kyiv, Lviv as part of investigation into criminal organization in road management with participation of Nowak – NABU. PHOTOS The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), together with the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau of Poland (CBA) and the District Prosecutor's Office, are conducting authorized searches in Kyiv, Lviv and on the territory of Poland as part of a joint investigation of the activities of a criminal organization in the road sector. 12 896 89 Ukrainian Politics

17 Ukrainians held in Greek airport due to EU entry ban. PHOTOS 17 Ukrainians held in Greek airport due to EU entry ban. PHOTOS Seventeen citizens of Ukraine have been detained at the airport in Athens, Greece after not being allowed to enter the country due to the European Union’s current entry ban for nationals of most non-EU countries. 15 740 78 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Court allows detention of Manher for appearance in court with doctor Court allows detention of Manher for appearance in court with doctor The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has granted permission for the detention of Kherson Regional Council Chairman Vladyslav Manher, who is suspected of involvement in the murder of Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk. Manher must appear before a judge within 36 hours, according to the ruling. 9 017 50 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Russia’s FSB reports on detention of missing Ukrainian military in Crimea Russia’s FSB reports on detention of missing Ukrainian military in Crimea The Russian special serviced detained Ukrainian military missing since May 30 for supposed violation of the state border with the Russian Federation. 18 361 104 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Man who threatened to blow up Metro Bridge in Kyiv detained – police. VIDEO Man who threatened to blow up Metro Bridge in Kyiv detained – police. VIDEO Police on Monday arrested a man who threatened to blow up the Metro Bridge in Kyiv. 20 835 89 Incidents

Ukraine’s Security Service detains leaders of terrorist group in Dnipro. PHOTOS Ukraine’s Security Service detains leaders of terrorist group in Dnipro. PHOTOS In Dnipro, the State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained leaders of a criminal group involved in committing 18 acts of terrorism in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv and Poltava regions, namely: mining and arson of residential and commercial buildings. 24 935 63 Incidents

15 people detained for attacking Sivokho, police open criminal case 15 people detained for attacking Sivokho, police open criminal case Kyiv police detained 15 participants of the skirmish during the presentation of the National Platform for Reconciliation and Unity, who attacked Serhiy Sivokho, the Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, the press service of the Kyiv Police reported. 21 533 226 Incidents

Police released 23 detained protesters in Novi Sanzhary Police released 23 detained protesters in Novi Sanzhary Police released 23 of the 24 detained protesters in Novi Sanzhary. 8 815 126 Previously in trend: Coronavirus from China

Russian FSB detain partakers of Crimean Tatar volunteer battalion Russian FSB detain partakers of Crimean Tatar volunteer battalion In annexed Crimea, Russia’s FSB detained a partaker of Crimean Tatar volunteer battalion named after Noman Celebicihan. 4 295 23 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Law enforcers withdraw Ex-MP Mykytas from flight to UK. PHOTOS Law enforcers withdraw Ex-MP Mykytas from flight to UK. PHOTOS Law enforcers did not let former Member of Parliament Maksym Mykytas (the Volia Narodu parliamentary group), suspected of misappropriating UAH 82 million of state funds when exchanging apartments for the National Guard military, abroad, withdrawing him from the flight to the United Kingdom. 37 479 168 Ukrainian Politics

Servant of the People faction member Skorokhod says President Servant of the People faction member Skorokhod says President's Office puts pressure on her family Ukrainian parliament member from the Servant of the People party faction Hanna Skorokhod said the Office of the President of Ukraine and law enforcement agencies puts pressure on her because of her vote in parliament. 42 526 374 Previously in trend: New Verkhovna Rada Land reform

Kononenko refutes info about his detention, says he is in Istanbul now Kononenko refutes info about his detention, says he is in Istanbul now Former Ukraine's deputy Ihor Kononenko has denied the information voiced by former deputy Serhii Leshchenko about his detention at the Boryspil airport (Kyiv) while trying to cross the border and said that he is currently in Istanbul (Turkey) and then plans to go to China. 4 786 46 Ukrainian Politics

FSB detains Ukrainian trying to enter Crimea FSB detains Ukrainian trying to enter Crimea Russia’s FSB states about detention of a citizen of Kryvy Rih, Ukraine as he "tried to enter Crimea bypassing the checkpoints". 4 475 40 Incidents

Ex-health minister Bohatyriova detained when returning to Kyiv Ex-health minister Bohatyriova detained when returning to Kyiv On August 27, health minister of Viktor Yanukovych’s regime, Rayisa Bohatyriova, returned to Ukraine and was immediately detained at the airport. 11 601 138 Incidents

Deputy Minister of Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs detained for bribery: SBU reveals video. VIDEO Deputy Minister of Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs detained for bribery: SBU reveals video. VIDEO Yuriy Hrymchak was detained on August 14 for bribery in the amount of $480 thousand 21 005 160 Previously in trend: Grafters Hrymchak detained

Russian sailors detained by SBU arrive in Moscow Russian sailors detained by SBU arrive in Moscow On July 25, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) along with Military Prosecutor’s Office detained Russian tanker which blocked Ukrainian Nikopol, Berdyansk and Yanu Kapu in Kerch Strait last autumn. 6 449 131 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

SBU detains Russian tanker that blocked Ukrainian ships in Kerch Strait SBU detains Russian tanker that blocked Ukrainian ships in Kerch Strait Ukraine's SBU Security Service, together with the Military Prosecutor's Office, has detained the Russian tanker Neyma that blocked Ukrainian naval vessels in the Kerch Strait in November 2018. 41 521 267 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

Vessel with 14 Ukrainians on board detained in Russia Vessel with 14 Ukrainians on board detained in Russia Lizori vessel with 14 citizens of Ukraine on board was detained in the port of Yeisk in Kuban, Russia. 24 683 78 Incidents

FSB arrests two Ukrainians on de-facto border with occupied Crimea FSB arrests two Ukrainians on de-facto border with occupied Crimea Border guards of the Federal Security Service of Russia operating in the illegally annexed Crimea announced that they had apprehended two Ukrainian naitonals at a checkpoint set up at the de-facto border with between mainland Ukraine and the occupied peninsula July 15. 6 419 26 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Searches in Crimea: Eight people detained on terrorism charges Russian security officers detained eight people on terrorism charges after the searches in Alushta, Bilohirsk and Simferopol districts in Crimea. 806 2 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have detained former National Guard Commander Yurii Allerov. 5 850 32 Incidents

NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), under procedural control of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, have detained former Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Yurii Allerov. 28 648 107 Incidents

Two arrested for trying to bribe presidential candiadte Tymoshenko to quit election. PHOTOS Two arrested for trying to bribe presidential candiadte Tymoshenko to quit election. PHOTOS Ukraine's prosecutor-general Yurii Lutsenko says two people have been arrested for trying to bribe Yurii Tymoshenko into dropping him run for president. 24 428 435 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Police detain accomplice to Oleshko’s murder, - Abroskin. PHOTO Police detain accomplice to Oleshko’s murder, - Abroskin. PHOTO Police have detained a former fighter of Tornado riot police with the fake Europol ID who is an accomplice to the murder of Donbas battalion member Vitalii Oleshko (nom de guerre Sarmat) in Berdyansk, Zaporizhzhia region. 25 574 163 Previously in trend: Murder of Vitalii Oleshko

курбединов Police in Russian-occupied Crimea detain well-known lawyer Russian occupying authorities in Crimea arrested lawyer Emil Kurbedinov on charges of alleged demonstration of Nazi symbols. 3 631 9 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Police identify, apprehend five persons involved in attack on presidential candidate Hrytsenko, interior minister says Police identify, apprehend five persons involved in attack on presidential candidate Hrytsenko, interior minister says Five of those who attacked leader of Hromadska Pozytsia (Civil Position) party, presidential candidate Anatolii Hrytsenko, were identified and detained by the National Police. 14 372 82 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center On Nov. 20, Ukraine’s law enforces detained at checkpoints along the demarcation line in the Donbas seven persons engaged in activities of the illegal armed formations. 5 962 49 Incidents

Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Early on Nov. 8, Russian invaders searched the house of Crimean Tatar Khalil Abliamitov, a resident of Azovske village, Dzhankoi municipality of the occupied Crimea. 2 586 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s former Transport Minister Rudkovskyi detained in Moscow, - media Ukraine’s former Transport Minister Rudkovskyi detained in Moscow, - media Former member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, former Minister of Transport and Communications of Ukraine, Mykola Rudkovskyi was detained in downtown Moscow on charges of attack on Kyiv-based Russian embassy. 64 741 265 Incidents

Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS The occupying authorities of Crimea raided the house of Crimean Tatar Osman Belialov in Bakhchisarai. 1 143 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Two Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian invaders off Syvash lake coast Two Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian invaders off Syvash lake coast Russian border guards detained two Ukrainian fishermen on the Syvash lake for 48 hours to confirm their identity. 4 183 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian invaders detain Ukrainian fishing vessel off coast of occupied Crimea - police Russian invaders detain Ukrainian fishing vessel off coast of occupied Crimea - police Four crew members of the fishing boat detained on Aug. 28 are being held at a coast guard detachment in Sevastopol, the stronghold of the Russian Black Fleet. 4 448 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Police apprehend suspect in murder of prominent Ukrainian historian Shytiuk. PHOTOS Police apprehend suspect in murder of prominent Ukrainian historian Shytiuk. PHOTOS A 25-year-old resident of the Mykolaiv’s greater area, who is suspected of stabbing prominent Ukrainian historian Mykola Shytiuk to death on Sept. 1, was detained by operatives of the local criminal investigation department on Sept. 2. 25 311 96 Incidents

Law enforcers rearrest Ukrhazvydobuvannia ex-deputy head Tamrazov, - lawyer Orikhovskyi Law enforcers rearrest Ukrhazvydobuvannia ex-deputy head Tamrazov, - lawyer Orikhovskyi The law enforcement officers again place in pre-trial custody Oleksii Tamrazov, the former first deputy chairman of the board of state-run gas company Ukrhazvydobuvannia and owner of the INSIDER media outlet. 5 511 32 Incidents

Odesa police apprehend hitman from breakaway Transnistria who was gunning for local businessman. PHOTOS Odesa police apprehend hitman from breakaway Transnistria who was gunning for local businessman. PHOTOS In Odesa, the law enforcers detained a hired assassin from the breakaway region of Transnistria whose target was a local businessman. 16 051 85 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Russian FSB detains Ukrainian allegedly trying to enter occupied Crimea with handgun, ammo in her car Russian FSB detains Ukrainian allegedly trying to enter occupied Crimea with handgun, ammo in her car Members of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) claim they apprehended a Ukrainian national who allegedly tried to smuggle a firearm from the mainland Ukraine to occupied Crimea. 9 801 62 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas