On September 20, 2026, several significant events occurred in the Kyiv region that drew public attention. In particular, police neutralized a dangerous explosive device, and a humanitarian crisis was reported in occupied territories.
Dangerous Discovery in the Forest
In the Bucha district, near the village of Motyzhyn, a local resident discovered an explosive device. Police officers, including the patrol response group and bomb disposal experts, quickly arrived at the scene.
The discovered explosive was an RPG-5 grenade, which had been attached to a tree trunk. The police secured the area, and bomb disposal specialists neutralized and destroyed the grenade.
Authorities urge citizens to be cautious and to immediately report any suspicious items to the emergency line 102.
Humanitarian Crisis in Oleshky
The situation in occupied Oleshky is becoming increasingly critical. According to the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, about 6,000 people remain in the community, including 200 children. Local residents are suffering from a lack of food, water, and medicine.
The occupying authorities are preventing people from leaving the city, and the infrastructure is destroyed. The Council of Churches has appealed to the Pope and other international organizations for assistance to prevent starvation among the residents.