Man detonates grenade in Lozova: Two people injured, one dies in hospital
Three people were injured in Lozova, Kharkiv region, as a result of a grenade explosion, and one of the injured died in a hospital.
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12 October 2025
11 October 2025
Media: Man found dead in car in Kyiv identified as head of trading academy
The man found dead in a car in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district on October 11 has been identified as Kostiantyn Hanich, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cryptology Key, one of Ukraine's largest trading academies.
Police uncover war crimes committed by "LPR" fighters in Dvorichna and Mytrofanivka in Kharkiv region
Police officers have uncovered war crimes committed by fighters of the illegal "Luhansk People's Republic" formation who robbed agricultural enterprises in the Kharkiv region, namely in Mytrofanivka and Dvorichna.
Saboteur who carried out arson attacks for Russia sentenced in Zakarpattia region
A 22-year-old saboteur in the Zakarpattia region has been sentenced for carrying out arson attacks on infrastructure facilities at the request of Russian intelligence services.
09 October 2025
Hackers attack municipal utility in Kharkiv region
A district heating enterprise in the Lozova community of the Kharkiv region has come under a cyberattack, which was successfully repelled.
08 October 2025
Inspector of Mykolaiv pretrial facility detained for promoting violence against Ukrainian troops
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has exposed an inspector at a pretrial detention center in Mykolaiv region who, according to investigators, called on Russians via Telegram channels to kill Ukrainian defenders.
07 October 2025
Teen Russian agent caught by SSU for plotting terror attacks in Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained an underage Russian agent who, from the territory of the European Union, was recruiting individuals in Ukraine to carry out commissioned terrorist attacks.
04 October 2025
‘Iryna’s Law’ signed in U.S. following high-profile murder of Ukrainian refugee
Democratic Governor of North Carolina Josh Stein has signed into law the so-called “Iryna’s Law”, created following the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
Belgian security service officer arrested over alleged espionage for China
A staff member of Belgium’s security service has been arrested and charged with espionage.
Chaplain-spy who tried to join paratroopers on front sentenced to 15 years in prison
A court has sentenced a Kyiv resident to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property after he attempted to infiltrate the headquarters of the Command of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the guise of a chaplain to spy on elite units of the Defense Forces.
Russian agents caught attempting to steal Ukraine’s defense secrets in Mykolaiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, prevented a Russian intelligence penetration at one of the country’s leading defense plants and exposed a couple of enemy spies in Mykolaiv, who were hunting for classified information on Ukrainian defense developments.
02 October 2025
SSU detains Russian agent couple in Odesa preparing to blow up military personnel
The Counterintelligence Service of Ukraine detained a couple of Russian agents in Odesa who were preparing to blow up Ukrainian military personnel.
SBU detains Russian agents who coordinated strikes on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk
Counterintelligence officers from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) have detained two agents of Russian military intelligence (commonly known as the GRU) who coordinated enemy combined attacks in the Donetsk region.
01 October 2025
Teenagers brutally attack Ukrainian man in Poland
Police in the Polish city of Wrocław are investigating the assault on a 23-year-old Ukrainian man. A group of teenagers arranged a meeting with him, then attacked him, shaved his head, and drew Nazi symbols on his face.
30 September 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official foiled for selling passports to Russians for EU entry
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have foiled an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who was “legalizing” Russian citizens in European Union countries.
SBU exposes Mykolaiv entrepreneur attempting to sell naval artillery to Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has exposed a Mykolaiv-based entrepreneur who attempted to sell naval artillery of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
29 September 2025
Appeals court tightens preventive measures against Zaporizhzhia city council official suspected of embezzling UAH 8.6M
The Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeals replaced the nighttime house arrest for Vitalii Lysenko, acting director of the City Council's Department of Education, who is suspected of embezzling more than UAH 8.6 million, with detention.
Kirovohrad region uncovers illegal migmatite mining causing UAH 43M in environmental losses
Authorities in the Kirovohrad region have uncovered the illegal extraction of 42,000 tonnes of migmatite, a type of rock, causing UAH 43 million in environmental losses.
26 September 2025
One killed, another injured in Kryvyi Rih shooting – police
An unidentified assailant shot and killed a man in Kryvyi Rih, injuring another person.
Scheme with “ghost employees” worth over ₴16 million: Three Kyiv Aviation Institute officials charged
Three officials of the National University "Kyiv Aviation Institute", a state-run institution, have been notified of suspicion of embezzling more than ₴16.6 million in budget funds through a scheme involving “ghost employees.”
He directed drones to cut power in Kyiv: SSU foils Russian “mole” in Ukrenergo
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained an IT specialist from one of Ukraine’s leading energy companies in the Kyiv region who was directing Russian strikes against critical infrastructure in the capital region.
SBU exposes Russian agent who passed on data about Ukrainian positions in Izium sector
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was spying on the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces in the Izium sector.
23 September 2025
Russian agent sentenced to 15 years for coordinating strikes in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian military intelligence agent—identified as a local kindergarten security guard—has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for coordinating strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region.
21 September 2025
Gunman who wounded police officers detained in Kirovohrad region
In the Kirovohrad region, a gunman was detained who, on September 20, opened fire during a document check and wounded two police officers, one of whom is in serious condition.
Man fires at police officers in Kirovohrad region; special operation is underway
In Pishchanyi Brid, Novoukrainka district, Kirovohrad region, during a document check, a resident opened fire with an unidentified weapon at police officers.
17 September 2025
SSU and police stop Russian sabotage network targeting military and rail infrastructure
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained three more Russian agents who carried out arson attacks in eastern and western regions of Ukraine.
16 September 2025
SBU detains Russian agent who directed strikes on Odesa
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was adjusting strikes on Odesa and gathering intelligence on Ukrainian troops.
SSU exposes alleged FSB agent inside Ukrainian army UAV unit
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), with the assistance of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, has exposed an FSB agent within a UAV unit.
13 September 2025
SBU detains Russian informant spying on Ukrainian defense in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has detained an informant working for Russia’s FSB who was spying on Ukrainian troops engaged in frontline combat in the Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions
12 September 2025
Ukraine cracks global hacking ring behind billions in damages — FBI offers USD 10M for leader
Ukrainian law enforcement, in cooperation with authorities from the United States, EU countries, and Europol, dismantled a hacker group that blocked access to servers of major global companies in order to extort ransom payments.