Liquidation of MSEC, suicide in TRC and resignation of Prosecutor General Kostin: highlights for October 22

MSECs should be liquidated

The Verkhovna Rada is to consider a draft law that would eliminate medical and social expert commissions.

The government said that after the liquidation of the MSEC, a digital transparent European model will be introduced.

The SBU noted that in 2024, 64 MSEC officials were suspected, and 9 have already been convicted.

Recently, law enforcement officers searched the home of the head of the Mykolaiv MSEC and her son during an investigation into a mobilization evasion scheme. 450 thousand dollars and a collection of jewelry were found in their possession. A Russian passport was also found in the son's possession.

Prosecutor General of Ukraine resigns

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andrii Kostin has announced his resignation amid scandals over disability benefits for prosecutors.

Earlier, Ekonomichna Pravda wrote that there may be three times as many people with disabilities in the prosecutor's office than the average among the population, and 38% of the chiefs.

Media: South Korea may send its military to Ukraine

The American magazine Newsweek, citing South Korean media, writes that South Korea may provide Ukraine with assistance in the form of its military and intelligence data in response to North Korea's actions.

In particular, the South Korean military will be able to interrogate DPRK soldiers if they are captured by Ukrainian troops.

In addition, Seoul is considering sending “offensive” weapons to Ukraine, South Korean media reports.

Drones attacked several regions of Russia

On the night of October 22, drones attacked several regions of Russia, including Tula, Tambov, and Voronezh regions. Industrial enterprises, including distilleries, were hit.

European Parliament approves loan for Ukraine

The European Parliament has supported a €35 billion loan to Ukraine in 2025 from the proceeds of Russia's frozen assets.

Following this, the UK announced the allocation of almost $3 billion for military support to Ukraine.

Man dies in Poltava TRC

In Poltava region, the body of a man was found in one of the technical rooms of a preliminary gathering point for persons liable for military service. The regional military enlistment office says that he probably committed suicide.

According to the TRC, the man had already been tried for evading military service. Earlier, he was released from punishment and placed on probation for 1 year.

Zelenskyy denies plans to replace Budanov and Umerov

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not confirm that he planned to dismiss the Chief of the Defence Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, and Defense Minister Rustem Umierov.

“I was not going to do this. I was not going to replace Budanov. This information was circulating, yes. There was no such question about Umierov either,” Zelenskyy said.

Klitschko suspends his deputy after journalists' investigation

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has dismissed his deputy Volodymyr Prokopiv, who was found by journalists to have bought a lot of real estate while working in the Kyiv City Council and administration. He wrote a letter of resignation himself.

Political prisoner Sinchenko is being held in the “most brutal detention center” in Russia

The Russians are holding Ukrainian political prisoner Hryhorii Sinchenko in the Taganrog Detention Center No. 2. It is called one of the “most brutal places of detention for Ukrainians in the territory of the Russian Federation”.

According to his mother, the Russians deliberately do not provide seriously ill Hryhorii with medical care, do not allow any transfers or any contact with him.

Murder of head of public organization in Odesa staged

In Odesa, the murder of a businessman and the head of a public law enforcement organization who publicly supported mobilization was prevented.

The SBU said that the attack was ordered by Russian special services. Law enforcement also detained a man who was supposed to organize the murder.

Other important news of the day

• In Sumy, three people, including a child, were killed by a Russian “shahed”. And in the Donetsk region, Russians killed two children and a pensioner.
• Ukraine and France signed an agreement for 200 million euros: what will the money go for?
• The Ombudsman's Office inspected a boarding school in Zakarpattia region and found that the children there were beaten and forced to work for free.
• Rape in Zakarpattia region: lawyers suspect that the TRC is helping the accused to escape justice.
• Nova Poshta Airlines were allowed to fly to Lviv and Kyiv.