Khust District

To clear debris and respond to emergencies: an excavator and a tractor-trailer have been added to the Transcarpathian rescue fleet

Ксенія Калініченко November 5, 2026 8:18 pm

The regional State Emergency Service units received two new pieces of specialized equipment with support from the European Union as part of a cross-border cooperation program with Romania. The material and technical resources of Transcarpathian rescue workers have received another significant boost. Units of the Main Directorate of the State

A bloody drama in Khust: A 47-year-old son nearly stabbed his 80-year-old father to death during a domestic dispute

Ксенія Калініченко November 5, 2026 8:08 pm

Police officers broke down the door and detained the attacker, who was holding a knife, standing right over a pensioner who was bleeding profusely. The elderly man is in intensive care in critical condition. A horrific case of domestic violence nearly turned into a fatal tragedy in the city of

Home Saved from the Elements: Rescuers in the Khust District Extinguished a Dangerous Fire in an Outbuilding

Ксенія Калініченко November 5, 2026 3:27 pm

A fire engulfed the roof and firewood supplies in the village of Liskovets. Villagers tried to fight the flames on their own, while firefighters from Mizhhiria saved a residential building and a neighboring structure. A morning emergency in the Khust District nearly resulted in a local family losing their home.

Death in the ICU and Drugs in His Blood: A Man Who Stabbed His 80-Year-Old Father to Death Was Taken into Custody in Khust

Ігор Мельников November 5, 2026 3:21 pm

Medical personnel were unable to save the injured retiree—his heart stopped due to massive blood loss. The court sentenced the attacker, who had a prior conviction, to prison without the possibility of bail. A violent family drama that unfolded in Khust on November 2 ended in the victim’s death. An

Transcarpathian Emergency Medical Service Adds 8 New Ambulances: A First in Ukraine in Terms of Funding

Катерина Сітак November 4, 2026 5:22 pm

The vehicle fleet of the Transcarpathian Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine has received a significant boost—eight new, modern, specialized Type B ambulances. These high-mobility vehicles are designed to significantly reduce the time it takes for medical teams to reach patients, particularly in mountainous areas with challenging logistics.

Climate Change and the New Reality: Why Are the Rivers of Transcarpathia Rapidly Dwindling?

Закарпатський Вісник September 11, 2026 7:42 am

The Carpathians, which have long been considered the “heart” of Ukraine’s water resources and the source of its clean rivers, are now facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. The region is rapidly losing water due to global climate change. Water levels in local rivers have dropped this year to as low

Working During the War, International Grants, and the Rehabilitation of Soldiers: An In-Depth Interview with Andriy Sheketa

Катерина Сітак August 12, 2026 9:05 pm

Journalists from the regional media outlet “Zakarpats’kyi Visnyk” visited the Zakarpattia Regional Council to speak with Andriy Sheketa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Council. During the conversation, they addressed the most important issues that are currently having a direct impact on daily life, security, and the economy of