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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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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. 23 154 83 Ukrainian Politics

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. 29 085 77 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. 15 780 78 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

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. 24 965 63 Incidents

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. 37 533 168 Ukrainian Politics

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. 24 494 435 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. 25 624 163 Previously in trend: Murder of Vitalii Oleshko

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. 25 331 96 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. 16 094 85 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Over the past day, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained seven commercial vessels heading for or leaving the Sea of Azov-based Ukrainian seaports of Mariupol and Berdiansk. 46 716 202 Incidents

SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) apprehended Russian nationals attempting to gather intelligence on Ukraine’s critical underground infrastructure on behalf of the aggressor state. 36 320 91 Incidents

Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO The Kyiv city prosecutor's office served charge papers to a 25-year-old female, a member of a group that attacked Ukrainian war veteran and Donetsk airport defender Dmytro Verbych in Kyiv’s Podil neighborhood on May 2, 2018. 63 585 277 Incidents

MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS Nonaffiliated MP Nadia Savchenko was charged with multiple offenses after the parliament stripped her of immunity and sanctioned her detention and arrest. After that she was taken to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 66 581 302 Incidents

Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were arrested following clashes outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 23 597 61 Incidents

PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found an ID of the member of the so-called “Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People's Republic” in the name of Lieutenant-Colonel Nikolai Borukh as they frisked ex-MP Oleksandr Shepelev upon his detention. 33 464 180 Incidents

Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv is to impose a pre-trial restriction on detained leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today. 10 279 178 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili

беларусь Ukrainian enterprise CEO Skyba detained by Belarus secret services Another citizen of Ukraine detained in Belarus - secret services apprehended the director of Ukraine’s mud weighting material producer based in Kostiantynivka, the Donetsk region while on a business trip to the Minsk Tractor Plant. 68 942 199 Incidents

сбу SBU apprehends two Russian agents plotting terrorist attacks in Ukraine’s cities. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained two saboteurs in Severodonetsk who planned to commit acts of terrorism in the city under instructions of their supervisors from the Russian secret services. 33 749 64 Incidents

холодницкий SAP requests 5M hryvnia in bail against detained Oleksandr Avakov, ex-Deputy Interior Minister Chebotar, - Kholodnytskyi. PHOTO The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) drafted motions on restrictive measures against three suspects in the case of possible embezzlement of public funds while procuring backpacks for the Interior Ministry. 27 131 88 Incidents

набу Rozenblat attempted taking material evidence to Germany in order to avoid its arrest within investigation, - NABU. PHOTOS On Oct. 19, detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) prevented MP Boryslav Rozenblat's taking out of the country some important materials for the so-called 'amber case,' and secured his participation in a trial on extending his liabilities. 35 816 56 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

розенблат MP Rozenblat detained in Zhuliany on attempt to leave for Germany. DOCUMENT MP Borys Rozenblat was not allowed on his flight in 'Kyiv' international airport when he tried to leave for Germany. 96 888 291 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

прокурорзадержание PGO detained 15th prosecutor red-handed since 2017. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine together with SBU have detained a grafter prosecutor as he accepted a bribe of $5,000. 36 244 67 Ukrainian Politics

контрразведка Russian secret services agent detained while receiving secret information from Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff, - SBU Counterintelligence. PHOTOS SBU Counterintelligence together with Chief Directorate of Security Service in Kyiv and the Kyiv region revealed and detained on July 13 an agent of Russia's secret services, who attempted obtaining secret documents from the military and recruit a Defense Ministry of Ukraine representative. 132 305 116 Photo News

гратов Russian Colonel Gratov participated in fighting at Luhansk, Donetsk, Ilovaisk, Debaltseve, and other cities, - SBU counterintelligence. DOCUMENT+PHOTO Detained Russian Airborne Colonel Valery Gratov, who was intended by Russian secret services to be appointed "deputy defense minister of Transnistria republic," personally asked Russian President Putin for pension payments after being deported from Moldova. 131 944 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

контрразведка гратов SBU counterintelligence detained Russian Colonel Gratov, friend of Donbas terrorists Givi, Motorola, and Zakharchenko, - journalist. PHOTO Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted a special operation to detain career Russian military, Colonel of the Airborne Forces Valery Gratov, who was heading for unrecognized Transnistria with a fake Ukrainian passport. 216 206 272 Ukrainian Politics

фсб диверсанты FSB officers Kuznetsov and Kulub sentenced to 15 days of arrest and 320 hryvnia fine for illegal border crossing of Ukraine, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The Kalanchak district court of the Kherson region has sentenced two Russian FSB officers detained in Ukraine to 15 days of administrative arrest and a fine of 320 hryvnia ($12.3). In addition, the court decision has many inaccuracies. 172 236 638 Incidents

дело курченко Another defendant in Kurchenko case detained, - spokesperson Sarhan. PHOTO The detainee was involved in hiring people for working on tankers acquired by fugitive oligarch Kurchenko. 10 492 11 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

рейдеры More than 30 detained in raid attempt in Kirovohrad region, - National Police. PHOTOS The detainees tried to forcibly seize an agriculture business. 91 274 143 Incidents

москва протест Moscow police brutally dispersed opposition demonstration. PHOTOS Mass protests summoned by Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny ended in mass detentions on Monday, June 12. 80 906 147 Photo News

матиос Military Prosecutor Matios on "taxmen of Klymenko" case: 11 suspects arrested on bail, seven put on bail, four released on personal recognizance. PHOTOS During the searches, the following belongings were seized: 23 cars, $5.5 million, 3.7 million hryvnia ($141,000), more than 3 kg of gold, 20 paintings of 18-19 century, more than 20 valuable watches. Another wave of detentions is being planned. 20 393 53 Previously in trend: "Taxmen of Klymenko" detained

низенко клименко налоговики Gold, works of art, tons of cash seized from Kyiv tax service ex-Chief Nyzenko, - Interior Minister Avakov. PHOTOS The police and Military Prosecutor's Office have apprehended 26 individuals in the special operation against senior officials of Ukraine’s tax service from among associates of fugitive ex-Minister of Inland Revenue Oleksandr Klymenko. 73 501 108 Ukrainian Politics

день днепр 9 победы титушки мая Another suspect in May 9 clashes in Dnipro detained, - Sarhan. PHOTO The prosecutor's office will request his arrest as pretrial measure. 79 745 107 Ukrainian Politics

сбу боевик Militant who threatened Ukrainian soldiers with torture was apprehended by SBU. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine apprehended an armed "LPR" militant in the Luhansk region. 113 980 194 Incidents

лгбт "Kadyrov to The Hague": Ten LGBT activists detained in Saint Petersburg. PHOTOS About a dozen of LGBT activists were detained at Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg on May 1. 20 149 77 Photo News

крым Two more Crimean Tatars detained in Russia-occupied peninsula. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian security forces detained two more Muslims after the morning raids on Crimean Tatars' homes in occupied Bakhchysarai. 8 968 22 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

крым 60 people detained at Simferopol central market on suspicion of extremism. PHOTOS In Russian-occupied Crimea, agents of the Center for Combating Extremism (Center E) raided the central market of Simferopol and detained 60 people. 29 050 67 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

москва Riot police massively apprehend rally participants in Moscow. PHOTOS Mass apprehensions began at the Mayakovskaya metro station in the capital of Russia. 128 924 241 Photo News

ибрагимов Crimean occupants detained journalist Ibrahimov and two activists, - Krym SOS coordinator Tasheva. PHOTO Occupation authorities of Crimea have detained a journalist and two activists in the peninsula. 8 462 37 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

бекиров Public activist Remzi Bekirov detained in Crimea, - lawyer Semedliaiev. PHOTO Occupiers in Crimea have detained civil activist Remzi Bekirov following his social media post. 7 145 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

минск задержания Freedom Day in Belarus: 58 people apprehended in Minsk. PHOTOS+VIDEO The riot police officers apprehended more than 50 people in ''Viasna'' human rights center in the capital of Belarus. 80 972 316 Previously in trend: repressions in Belarus

цимбалюк Detained Ukrainian journalist Tsymbaliuk released in Moscow. PHOTO The police have released detained UNIAN correspondent Roman Tsymbaliuk, 1+1 TV channel cameraman Mykyta Borodin, and post-graduate student of the History School of Moscow State University Zakhar Sarapulov. 30 365 108 World

бондарчук Ukrspetsexport ex-CEO Bondarchuk denies apprehension in London. PHOTOS He has published a photo from a cafe where he was going to dine. 20 235 43 Ukrainian Politics

чернигов Police officer wounded in Chernihiv while apprehending offender is in critical but stable condition, - National Police. PHOTOS One of the police officers wounded during the arrest of an ex-convict in Chernihiv is in critical but stable condition. 18 922 18 Incidents

крым обыск Russian invaders detain Crimean Tatar Mustafaiev and about 10 persons who came to support him. PHOTOS The Russian security forces raided the house of Crimean Tatar Marlen Mustafaiev in Simferopol’s Kamenka neighborhood in occupied Crimea on the morning of Feb. 21. They later detained Mustafaiev and took to an undisclosed location about 10 Crimean Tatars who came to support him. 10 396 19 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

граната Person armed with grenade detained in downtown Kyiv, - police chief. PHOTOS The law enforcers found a grenade on an individual they searched in downtown Kyiv. 32 520 129 Incidents

коханивский Police release OUN Commander Kokhanivskyi and other activists detained in Sunday’s clashes in Kyiv. PHOTO Commander of Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) volunteer movement Mykola Kokhanivskyi, detained during a scuffle between the Donbas blockade supporters and police in downtown Kyiv on Sunday, was released from the Desnianskyi district police precinct. 51 856 197 Incidents

наумлюк лунькова Ukrainian journalists apprehended in occupied Crimea. PHOTOS (updated) A group of Ukrainian journalists has been detained in occupied Crimea. 31 432 35 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

боевик Law enforcers capture militant involved in tortures against Ukrainian POWs, - PGO. PHOTO A "DPR" terrorist charged with brutal treatment of Ukrainian servicemen has been detained in the Donetsk region. 199 496 404 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas