59-Year-Old Man Formally Charged in Kyiv Region for Sexual Assault of 9-Year-Old Girl

Incident in the Kyiv Region

According to Главком: Police in the Kyiv region have formally charged a 59-year-old man with committing sexual violence against a 9-year-old girl. The assault occurred in September 2025 while the victim was visiting the suspect. According to investigators, the crime took place in the attic of the suspect's residence and was carried out against the child's will.

The girl's mother reported the incident to the police. Investigators are working under the procedural guidance of the Bucha District Prosecutor's Office. The man has been charged under Part 4 of Article 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to sexual violence against a person under the age of 14. The investigation is ongoing, and a court has ordered the suspect to be held in custody as a pre-trial preventive measure.

Similar Cases in Ukraine

This case follows other recent incidents of child sexual abuse in Ukraine. For instance, in the Vinnytsia region, a 38-year-old man was charged in August 2025 with raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter, with whom he lived in a common-law marriage.

Separately, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office and juvenile prosecutors of the Shevchenkivskyi District Prosecutor's Office secured a 15-year prison sentence for a 38-year-old man convicted of domestic violence against his minor daughter and stepdaughter. The Office of the Prosecutor General has indicated this verdict will be appealed. These cases highlight a persistent and serious issue of violence against children in the country, which authorities continue to confront.

This situation underscores the severity of the problem of violence against children in Ukraine, which remains a pressing concern amid a series of similar crimes.

Authorities continue to take measures to investigate such cases and ensure child safety, but a more active societal response to violence within families and communities is also needed. Addressing the issue will require a comprehensive approach, including:

• preventive measures
• educational programs aimed at preventing violence against children