today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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On September 10, a secondary detonation occurred in Khmelnytskyi following a Russian attack, injuring four rescuers. They were hurt while responding to a fire caused by debris from a drone that struck a market.
On September 9, a fire broke out at a market in Khmelnytskyi due to a Russian drone attack. Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn reported that rescuers and relevant services are on site, and information about casualties is being established.
Military exercises are scheduled today in the Khmelnytskyi community. Loud noises are expected from 14:00 to 17:00.
Air raid alerts were declared in Khmelnytskyi, Kamianets-Podilskyi, and Shepetivka districts. Alerts began on August 30 and continued until September 1, with periodic cancellations. As of September 1, the alert was still in effect in Shepetivka district.
A jet unmanned aerial vehicle was observed moving northwest over Derazhne in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. This information was confirmed by the Air Forces of Ukraine.
Hasidic pilgrims from Israel stop in Mezhybozh to pray at the grave of Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism. They are traveling to Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which will be observed from September 11 to 13.
The case against former head of the Khmelnytskyi MSEC Tetyana Krupa, her husband, and son has been sent to court. They are accused of illegally enriching themselves by 160 million hryvnias between 2020 and 2024.
A 30-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi died in the hospital from injuries sustained on September 5 due to debris from a Russian drone falling on a residential building. Despite medical efforts to save him, he could not be rescued.
A 52-year-old resident of Kyiv was detained in Kamianets-Podilskyi for organizing the illegal transportation of conscripted men to Romania for 15,000 euros. He has been charged and a preventive measure of detention with the right to bail has been imposed.
In Khmelnytskyi, the head of a medical expert team has been charged with extorting $4,000 for processing a disability claim. The patient handed over the money under police supervision, after which the doctor was arrested. During a search of her home, over 3.7 million UAH in various currencies was found.
Khmelnytskyi and the American city of Tampa signed a sister city agreement. The agreement includes cooperation in business, education, healthcare, renewable energy, digitalization, and culture.
A meat production company in Khmelnytskyi returned UAH 14.9 million in taxes to the budget after law enforcement intervention. An investigation revealed that the company had evaded tax payments.
Police in Shepetivka arrested a 25-year-old man for illegally selling hand grenades. He faces charges for the sale of explosives, including two hand grenades and three RGN grenades. The suspect could face up to seven years in prison.
Senior Lieutenant Maksym Shmyrko, born on February 16, 2004, in the village of Sokyryntsi, is remembered as a diligent and responsible cadet. He graduated from the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in 2025. Friends recall him as a bright young man with a kind heart.
On September 7 and 8, Khmelnytskyi held farewell ceremonies for four fallen soldiers. On September 7, they honored Volodymyr Bratentshuk and Mykola Rolia, and on September 8, they paid tribute to Dmytro Kyryliuk and Dmytro Krokhmal.
