Ігор Мельников

Psychotropic drugs, a hideout, and about 1,000 rounds of ammunition: a drug ring was dismantled in Uzhhorod

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:23 pm

Law enforcement officers detained two local residents who had established a channel for the supply and distribution of methamphetamine. The court remanded both suspects into custody. In the regional capital of Zakarpattia, police shut down a criminal duo that specialized in the wholesale supply and sale of psychotropic substances. According

In Memory of a Soccer Referee: A Mini-Tournament Was Held in Nevytske in Honor of Ivan Brenzovich

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:22 pm

Four community teams participated in the competition in the Uzhhorod region, and the “Medea” soccer team from Orikhivka won the championship trophy. A commemorative mini-soccer tournament was held in the village of Nevytske to honor a well-known local sports figure—Ivan Petrovych Brenzovych. In his time, he served as a referee

Teens Were Allowed to Drive: Two Mothers in Zakarpattia Will Face Trial Over Accidents That Injured Their Children

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:19 pm

In one case, a 15-year-old boy on a motorcycle crashed into concrete blocks; in another, a schoolboy driving a car struck a 10-year-old girl. Police investigators have filed indictments against the parents in court. The irresponsibility of adults who willingly hand over car keys to children without driver’s licenses continues

Tears, a living corridor, and a three-round salute: Perechin bid farewell to 46-year-old anti-aircraft gunner Mykhailo Kushnir

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:18 pm

Hundreds of community members knelt to greet the funeral procession and saw the brave soldier off on his final journey. The defender was buried with full military honors at the “Polyakove” Cemetery. Today, November 3, 2026, the Perechyn community bowed their heads in deep mourning. The town paid its final

Talks in New York: Zelenskyy and Erdoğan Seek Ways to Restore Security in the Black Sea

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:11 pm

The presidents of Ukraine and Turkey—Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—held a bilateral meeting in New York. The main topics of the summit were the restoration of stable food exports, security guarantees in the Black Sea region, and a potential agreement in the field of unmanned technologies. This was reported

Threat Through the Lens: How Hackers Turn Ordinary Street Webcams into Tools for Military Espionage in Ukraine and Around the World

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:10 pm

Consumer and commercial video surveillance cameras connected to the Internet are increasingly being transformed into tools for in-depth military intelligence. According to The Wall Street Journal, vulnerabilities in street-level equipment are being actively exploited in armed conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, as well as between Israel and Iran. Analysts estimate

10 times the legal limit: In Mukachevo, patrol officers pulled over a VAZ driver with a blood alcohol level of over 2 per mille

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:08 pm

A nighttime drive through the city without a seatbelt resulted in two administrative citations and the revocation of the driver’s license. In Mukachevo, patrol police officers pulled over a car driver who had gotten behind the wheel while heavily intoxicated. This was reported by the Patrol Police Department of Zakarpattia

Large-scale privatization in the banking sector: the government has begun preparations for the sale of Sens Bank and Ukrgasbank

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:07 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers has established a special commission to prepare for the sale of state-owned stakes in two systemic financial institutions. The auction is scheduled for 2027, and the proceeds will be used to fund the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ukraine has officially launched the privatization process for two major

Which Sole Proprietors Are Prohibited from Using the Simplified Tax System: The State Tax Service Explains Key Restrictions and Limits

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:07 pm

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has published a detailed explanation of the rules governing individual entrepreneurs’ participation in the simplified taxation system, emphasizing clear legislative restrictions on types of activities, income limits, and criteria for hired personnel. As the tax authorities point out, not every type of business activity

Neighbors’ vigilance averted a major disaster: a fire in a woodshed was extinguished in the Berehove district

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 8:05 pm

The homeowner did not notice the fire, but neighbors rushed to put it out with water and called the fire department. Firefighters from the village of Vylok extinguished the flames in 40 minutes. In the village of Verbovets in Berehove District, a private homestead nearly burned to the ground. Thanks