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Two teenagers have been arrested in Poltava for plotting to blow up a car carrying Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers
The SBU and the National Police have announced the arrest in Poltava of two 16-year-old local residents suspected of plotting a terrorist attack against Ukrainian military personnel. According to the investigation, the minors, acting on instructions from the Russian Federation, had manufactured a homemade explosive device and were planning to plant it under a military vehicle.
In New York, a passenger plane collided with a car; there are casualties
On the evening of 22 March, an Express regional aircraft collided with a car whilst landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The airport was closed following the incident.
A former member of the Odessa City Council is to stand trial for treason
Staff at the State Bureau of Investigations have concluded their pre-trial investigation into a former member of the Odessa City Council. The indictment has already been submitted to the court.
Ukraine has amended its building regulations: what is now prohibited regarding fences and neighbours
New regulations governing the construction of private housing have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for small houses whilst tightening requirements regarding the protection of neighbours’ rights. In particular, the building permit requirement has been abolished for properties up to 200 square metres, but at the same time, structures and fences that block sunlight or interfere with ventilation on neighbouring plots have been banned.
The NABU is calling for sanctions to be imposed on a former MP in connection with the ‘Stolychny’ market case
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has appealed to the President of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine to impose sanctions on one of the suspects in the case concerning land fraud at the “Stolychny” market. The individual in question is a former Member of the Ukrainian Parliament from the now-banned Party of Regions, whom investigators have found to have long-standing financial ties with the aggressor state.
A terrorist attack has taken place in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast: what is known
On the morning of 23 March, two explosions involving unidentified objects occurred near a block of flats in the town of Bucha, in the Kyiv region. As a result, two law enforcement officers were injured.
The estimate of Ukraine’s population at 20 million has sparked debate among experts
A statement by a British journalist suggesting that Ukraine’s population could fall to 20 million has attracted attention, though such figures remain unofficial. Most international estimates put the figure higher.
A suspect in a terrorist attack has been arrested in Bucha
In Bucha, police have arrested a 21-year-old local man suspected of involvement in the explosions in the town. Two police officers were injured during the incident.
Israel is discussing the possibility of a permanent presence in southern Lebanon
Against the backdrop of Israel’s intensified ground operations in southern Lebanon, discussions are underway regarding the strategy to be adopted once hostilities have ceased. The options under consideration include not only military control but also the establishment of a permanent civilian presence.
Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Should Iran refuse, he has threatened to launch strikes against its energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces launched an offensive after Russian access to Starlink was restricted
Following the loss of Russian forces’ access to the Starlink system, Ukrainian forces stepped up their offensive operations. During this period, Ukraine has achieved its greatest territorial gains in over two years.
Fuel prices on 23 March: how much petrol, diesel and LPG cost at petrol stations
Over the past week, petrol prices have risen by more than 2 UAH per litre, and diesel by almost 4.5 UAH. Find out how much fuel costs on 23 March in our round-up.