today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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On the night of September 9, Russian drones attacked the 'Starokozache' international checkpoint on the border with Moldova. The attack resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, as well as fires in the area. The processing of individuals and vehicles at the checkpoint has been suspended.
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Odesa on suspicion of setting fire to a Mercedes-Benz truck. According to police, he fell victim to a fraudulent scheme related to the 'eSupport' program and agreed to set the vehicle on fire for money. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
A man and a woman involved in substitution therapy will be tried in the Odesa region. They allegedly used part of the narcotic pills for trafficking methadone near a hospital. Indictments have already been sent to court.
On August 22, 2026, multiple air raid alerts were issued in the Odesa district due to attacks by aerial targets. The alerts were interspersed with cancellations, indicating activity in the airspace of the region.
In Odesa, the founder of a construction company has been charged with illegally building 47 townhouses on communal land. According to investigators, the developer unlawfully occupied over 0.75 hectares of land, causing damages to the local community exceeding 50 million UAH.
A series of explosions occurred in Odesa on the night of 22 August and the morning of 24 August, linked to drone attacks. Air raid alerts were issued due to the aerial threat, with reports of explosions also in Izmail, Odesa Oblast.
A fire broke out in the Podilskyi district, affecting garages and vehicles. Many cars are reported to be on fire, according to local media.
An official from the State Consumer Service in Odesa was detained on suspicion of bribery. He allegedly demanded $5,000 from a businessman for non-interference in his activities, threatening to block operations and confiscate goods.
In the Rozdilna district of Odesa region, police detained a 36-year-old serviceman suspected of attempting to murder his mother-in-law. The man, allegedly intoxicated, shot the 63-year-old woman, and police later seized an arsenal of weapons from his residence.
Due to the threat of an air attack, residents of Odesa and Kyiv were urged to take shelter. Alerts about the need to hide were issued throughout the day.
On September 8, a collision between two buses occurred near the village of Mizhlymanske in the Odesa region. Two women died, and at least 25 people were injured, including five children. Emergency services are on the scene, and traffic is restricted in the area.
In Odesa, six members of a group accused of organizing sham marriages between Ukrainian women and foreigners will face trial. According to the investigation, the group charged up to $3,000 for a marriage while paying women $200–400. The illegal activity lasted from June 2023 to February 2026.
In the Odesa region, a 38-year-old man attacked his ex-wife's partner, inflicting several knife wounds. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition, while the attacker was detained and charged with attempted murder.
A missile Shahed was detected heading towards Odesa from the Black Sea. Reports about its movement came in over several hours, particularly from the areas of Fontanka and Sovinyon. Residents were advised to stay in shelters.
Police in Odesa have arrested a 26-year-old woman suspected of setting fire to two trucks. According to investigators, she acted on the instructions of a curator and received money for each arson.
