Київ Онлайн

Category: Events

Events in Kyiv, traffic accidents in Kyiv, crime news from Kyiv

  • The body of a man was found in a house in the Obukhiv district

    The body of a man was found in a house in the Obukhiv district

    A tragic incident occurred in the village of Khotiv, Obukhiv district, Kyiv region: a 33-year-old man died, and two women aged 66 and 87 were hospitalised. The police were notified of the situation by a relative who found his family members unconscious on 9 December.

    Police, medics, rescuers and the gas service arrived at the scene. Despite the assistance provided, the man could not be saved. The women were taken to hospital for treatment.

    According to the preliminary conclusion of the forensic medical expert, the cause of death was food poisoning. Investigators from the Obukhiv District Police Department opened a criminal case under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, marked as an ‘accident.’

    The Kyiv Region Police emphasises the need to check product expiration dates and comply with food safety regulations.

    We remind you that a man illegally stored ammunition in the Kyiv region.

     

  • Man illegally stored ammunition in the Kyiv region

    Man illegally stored ammunition in the Kyiv region

    In the village of Zavorichi in the Kyiv region, police officers exposed a man who was illegally storing combat supplies. Law enforcement officers detained a 52-year-old native of the Chernihiv region, who was found to be in possession of dangerous items, according to the police press service.

    During a personal search, criminal police operatives seized two F-1 grenades and UZRGM-2 detonators. According to the suspect, he allegedly found the ammunition in a field during the occupation of the Brovarsky district.

    However, instead of reporting the find to the relevant services, the man transported the explosive devices to his home and illegally stored them there. He was detained in accordance with procedural rules and placed in a temporary detention facility.

    Investigators under the procedural guidance of the Brovarsky District Prosecutor’s Office informed the man that he was suspected of illegal handling of ammunition under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The article provides for up to seven years’ imprisonment.

    Let us remind you that an intoxicated daughter beat her mother to death in Semipolki.

  • Married couple and their child were found dead in a townhouse in the Kyiv region

    Married couple and their child were found dead in a townhouse in the Kyiv region

    A tragedy occurred in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region, resulting in the death of three people and the hospitalisation of another child. The incident was reported to the police by neighbours who found the residents of one of the townhouses in the village of Bilohorodka showing no signs of life.

    Law enforcement officers found that a 56-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman and their 11-year-old daughter had died in the house. The couple’s 4-year-old son was also in the house. The boy was in serious condition, showing signs of dehydration, and was taken to a medical facility. The child is currently receiving the necessary care.

    According to preliminary data, the cause of death of the family could have been carbon monoxide poisoning, probably due to a malfunctioning gas boiler. The final causes of the incident will be determined after the relevant examinations have been carried out.

    Investigators from the Bucha District Police Department have opened a criminal case under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The circumstances of the tragedy are being investigated.

    We remind you that the Brovarsky City District Court of Kyiv Region handed down a guilty verdict to a 36-year-old resident of the village of Semipolky. She was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm resulting in the death of a person.

  • Drunk daughter beats mother to death in Semipolki

    Drunk daughter beats mother to death in Semipolki

    The Brovarsky District Court of Kyiv Region has convicted a 36-year-old resident of the village of Semipolky, finding her guilty of causing grievous bodily harm resulting in death.

    According to law enforcement officials, last year, while intoxicated, the woman pushed her 53-year-old mother onto a concrete floor during a conflict and struck her several times in the chest and stomach. Medical workers reported the incident to the police.

    The victim was hospitalised in extremely serious condition, but later died in hospital. The suspect was detained in accordance with procedural law.

    In November 2024, investigators under the procedural guidance of the Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office informed the woman that she was suspected of committing a crime under Part 2 of Article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. As a result of the trial, she was sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment.

    We remind you that the driver of a Seat Toledo car hit a 72-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing.

     

  • The driver of a Seat Toledo car hit a 72-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing

    The driver of a Seat Toledo car hit a 72-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing

    A traffic accident occurred in the town of Ukrainka, Obukhiv district, Kyiv region, resulting in injuries to a woman. The accident happened on 11 December at around 4:30 p.m., according to the National Police press service.

    According to preliminary information from the police, a 49-year-old female driver of a Seat Toledo car hit a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the road at an unregulated pedestrian crossing.

    As a result of the accident, the victim suffered bodily injuries. Medical personnel hospitalised the woman to provide the necessary assistance.

    Following the incident, investigators from the Obukhiv District Police Department opened criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of traffic safety rules, resulting in moderate bodily harm to the victim. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

    Earlier, on the Kyiv-Kharkiv motorway, the driver of a Volvo car collided with a truck.

     

  • On the Kyiv-Kharkiv motorway, the driver of a Volvo car collided with a lorry

    On the Kyiv-Kharkiv motorway, the driver of a Volvo car collided with a lorry

    A fatal traffic accident occurred in the Kyiv region. The accident happened on the Kyiv-Kharkiv motorway, according to the National Police press service.

    A 49-year-old driver of a Volvo passenger car failed to maintain a safe speed, resulting in a collision with a truck. A 22-year-old man was behind the wheel of the truck.

    As a result of the collision, the driver of the passenger car suffered serious injuries. The victim was hospitalised, but doctors were unable to save his life – he died in hospital.

    Following the accident, investigators from the Boryspil District Police Department opened criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of traffic safety rules resulting in death. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

    On the Kyiv-Kovel motorway, the driver of a Golf failed to maintain a safe distance and caused an accident involving four cars.

  • A man died in a fire in the village of Plyuty

    A man died in a fire in the village of Plyuty

    An investigation is underway in Obukhiv district into the circumstances of a fire in which a man died. This was reported by the press service of the police in Kyiv region.

    A few days ago, the police received a report from the State Emergency Service about a fire in a two-storey building in the village of Plyuty. An investigative team, rescuers and medics arrived at the scene. While extinguishing the fire, the body of a 55-year-old man was found in one of the rooms of the building. He was temporarily living in the house because he worked as a labourer on a construction site.

    The preliminary cause of the fire is believed to be a short circuit in the electrical network, but the State Emergency Service will provide its final conclusions after conducting all the necessary examinations and checks.

    Investigators from the Obukhiv District Police Department have launched a pre-trial investigation under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for violations of fire or industrial safety requirements that have resulted in the death of a person.

    The police are calling on citizens to follow safety rules in their daily lives and when using electrical appliances in order to avoid tragedies and save lives.

    We remind you that a woman died in a fire in a private house in Vlyub.

  • On the Kyiv-Kovel motorway, the driver of a Golf failed to maintain a safe distance and caused an accident involving four cars

    On the Kyiv-Kovel motorway, the driver of a Golf failed to maintain a safe distance and caused an accident involving four cars

    A major road accident involving four cars occurred in the Bucha district at the 33rd kilometre of the Kyiv-Kovel motorway. This was reported by the press service of the police in the Kyiv region.

    According to preliminary data, a 51-year-old Volkswagen Golf driver failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with a Daewoo Lanos. The impact caused the Daewoo Lanos to be thrown onto an Opel Antara, and then it veered into the oncoming lane and collided with an Opel Vivaro, which was being driven by a 46-year-old woman.

    As a result of the accident, the 41-year-old driver of the Daewoo Lanos, a 3-year-old child passenger in the car, as well as the driver and 56-year-old passenger of the Opel Vivaro were hospitalised. Police detained the driver of the Volkswagen Golf in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The man was found to have a blood alcohol level of 1.89.

    Investigators under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv Specialised Prosecutor’s Office informed the driver that he was suspected of violating Article 286-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violating traffic safety rules while intoxicated. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing, and the police emphasise the importance of complying with traffic rules to prevent similar accidents.

    As a reminder, a minibus crashed into a parked truck on the road in Kaharlyk.

     

  • Hit four children and a woman: Kyiv region police informed the driver of the suspicion

    Hit four children and a woman: Kyiv region police informed the driver of the suspicion

    An accident occurred in the Tarashchanskyi district, near one of the public transport stops. This was reported by the Kyiv region police.

    It has been preliminarily established that the 67-year-old driver of a Mitsubishi Outlander was travelling from the city of Bila Tserkva towards the village of Shkarivka. The driver was distracted and drove through a red light. As a result, the driver hit five pedestrians who were crossing the road at a regulated pedestrian crossing. The driver’s examination did not confirm that he was intoxicated.

    Four minors suffered minor injuries: an 8-year-old boy, two 15-year-old girls and a 16-year-old girl. They were given qualified medical assistance and sent home. A 54-year-old woman also suffered moderate injuries.

    Investigators from the Bila Tserkva District Police Department in Kyiv Oblast informed the driver that he was under suspicion (Part 1 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

    The Kyiv Oblast Police are asking road users to follow traffic rules to avoid accidents on the road.

    As a reminder, in Kyiv Oblast, the driver of a Renault car ran over a cyclist.

  • A woman died in a private house during a fire

    A woman died in a private house during a fire

    A tragedy occurred in the village of Vilne in the Fastiv district: an 88-year-old woman died in a fire in a private house. The police received a report about the fire from concerned local residents who noticed smoke and tried to help. This was reported by the press service of the police in the Kyiv region.

    Rescuers from the State Emergency Service and law enforcement officers immediately arrived at the scene. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters found the body of the owner of the house, who, unfortunately, did not survive.

    The preliminary cause of the fire was careless handling of fire, but the final conclusions about this and the circumstances of the incident will be provided by a special investigation by the State Emergency Service. Investigators from the Fastiv District Police Department have launched a pre-trial investigation under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of established fire or man-made safety rules, resulting in the death of a person.

    Law enforcement officers in the Kyiv region are calling on citizens to strictly adhere to fire safety rules, especially in their own homes, to monitor electrical appliances and not to leave open flames unattended in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.

    We remind you that the driver of a Renault car ran over a cyclist on the Trushky-Fursy road.