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Friday, 21 August 2026
- 18:54Region
A different school from last year: eight institutions in Bucha district changed names and status
Former educational complexes have become gymnasiums and lyceums, and Vorzel now has its own institution instead of a branch.
- 17:34Region
Vanished from hospital during treatment: Hostomel circulates a search notice for a convict
The man had permission for a short trip outside the facility but never returned to serve his sentence.
- 17:12Region
Five thousand for a first-grader: applications for the School Package run until 1 November
More than 17 thousand children in Kyiv region start first grade this year, and nearly 61 thousand families have already received the first payments.
- 15:56Region
Police uniforms and safety rules: a mobile classroom visited Bucha school No. 11
Children were shown what to do if they find explosive objects and were allowed to try on a real uniform.
- 15:31Region
Two days without tap water: Dmytrivka disinfected the village water network
Drinking the water and cooking with it was banned during the works, and afterwards residents are advised to run the taps for 10–15 minutes.
- 14:23Region
Repairs instead of appointments: the Bucha medical centre limits admissions today
New flooring is being laid at the diagnostic centre as part of a refurbishment meant to make the building barrier-free.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
- 23:34Region
Irpin's budget grew by a third: the community gave 145 million to defenders in eight months
Revenues for the first half of the year reached 684.2 million hryvnias, 30% more than in the same period last year.
- 22:51Running and cycling
Twenty-four hours without a break: eight cyclists from Irpin have gone to Germany
The VELOSCHOOL IRPIN CYCLING team was invited by the twin town of Borna to a charity cycling marathon near Leipzig.
- 22:07Region
Firewood by the fence and a pile of gravel: Bucha starts issuing notices for yards like this
Inspectors of the municipal safety utility are walking the community and recording breaches of the landscaping rules.
- 21:23Events
A Grand Prix from Turkey: Bucha dancers brought home seven first places and four awards
Students of the Status studio competed in three categories — choreography, pole dance and aerial hammock.
- 20:42Region
Bucha said farewell to Serhii Fedorenko: a paper cutter who joined the army in 2024
The defender was killed on 16 March 2025 in Donetsk region, in Volnovakha district, while carrying out a combat mission.
- 19:47Food
German potato salad: four onions and an hour of rest do all the work
A classic no Oktoberfest goes without: seven ingredients and not a single complicated step.
- 19:16Running and cycling
The Honouring Warriors run on 29 August: this year the distance is covered online in a safe place
The ninth all-Ukrainian run is held without a mass start, with participants choosing 2, 5 or 10 kilometres.
- 17:53Region
Compensation for destroyed housing: Borodianka's service centre studied the difficult cases
Department head Mariia Koshka attended a two-day workshop in Kyiv on working with registries and complex cases.
- 15:38Events
Bucha park for two days: the Charity Family Day festival will raise money for children in Vorzel
Entry and all activities are free, and the money raised goes to psychological support for children affected by the war.
- 13:22Events
A night under the Perseids in Zdvyzhivka: young people spent a day in a field shooting star trails
Astronight 7.0 ran from Friday midday to Saturday midday and was free for people aged 18 to 35.
- 11:47Region
Confectioner, tailor, hairdresser: free training in Bucha district, applications until 27 August
The courses at state colleges are run by the Right to Protection foundation, open to locals and displaced people alike.
- 10:21Region
Almost nine hours without an all-clear: russia struck the capital region with one of its heaviest blows (updated)
Kyiv region was the main direction of the strike, the Air Force says. There were no impacts in Bucha district, but the siren ran from 23:52 until 8:37.
- 09:31Region
The water in the Irpin river is normal: the community lifts limits on fishing and use
Two samples were tested by the laboratory of the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and both meet the standards.
- 07:38Football
The Ukrainian Cup comes to Bucha in a week: Bucha Fortuna will play Odesa's To4ka (Updated)
The first leg of the amateur preliminary round is on 26 August at the Yuvileinyi stadium, with the return match in Odesa in September.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
- 19:08Region
Borshchahivka is handing out purification tablets with drinking water. Who gets them and how to use them
Residents who use wells near the contaminated water bodies are given a disinfectant and instructions. Drinking water is delivered on a schedule.
- 18:24Region
Bucha gathered displaced people to talk about money for a business of their own. Who else promised help
The New Start information event was devoted to opportunities for internally displaced people. The employment service presented its grant programme.
- 17:11Region
Borodianka has sent soldiers equipment that works without a socket. What exactly went to the 152nd brigade
The community bought equipment for autonomous power in the field: charging stations, a generator and power banks.
- 16:03Region
In Makariv a wing of a block was demolished to the foundations and rebuilt. Fifteen families have now returned
The five-storey building at 62 Dymytriia Rostovskoho Street was damaged in the fighting of March 2022. The work was paid for by the Fund for Liquidation of the Consequences of Arme
- 15:14Region
A developer has handed the city land for a kindergarten in Irpin. What else will appear on the same site by 2028
A plot of 0.6547 hectares was transferred to the city in the Synerhiia City district. Design work on the kindergarten has already begun.
- 14:52Region
Another 103 defenders have returned from captivity. How long the pause in exchanges lasted
This is the first stage of the latest exchange. Most of those released have wounds and serious illnesses.
- 14:26Region
Three doctors are leaving Bucha clinics. What their patients should do now
The centre has warned that declarations with these doctors lapse automatically. The clinics affected are in Bucha, Vorzel and Zdvyzhivka.
- 10:24Events
The Aeneid will be staged among thatched cottages. How to get there from Bucha district
The National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine is holding its first EneidaFest. The festival runs for two days, 5 and 6 September.
Friday, 14 August 2026
- 18:16Region
The first pharmacy has opened in Babyntsi. What no longer requires a trip to the next village
The Bazhaiemo Zdorovia branch works at 45 Nezlamnosti Street, opposite the starosta's office. It is open daily from 8:00 to 21:00.
- 17:27Psychology
Psychological help starts with the family doctor. What you can get in Bucha free of charge
The Bucha primary healthcare centre took part in the National Dialogue on mental health. These services are covered by the Medical Guarantees Programme.
