Younger son of Pryluky mayor Olga Popenko detained in Chernihiv region

Detention of fire station watch commander

Law enforcement agencies in Chernihiv region detained Myroslav Popenko. The man is the younger son of Pryluky mayor Olga Popenko. According to the investigation, he is suspected of violating Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which punishes the illegal sale of narcotic substances.

Myroslav Popenko works as the head of the watch at the 21st State Fire and Rescue Station, located in the village of Talalaivka.

Context of the older brother's case

As early as July 2025, the mayor's older son, Yaroslav Popenko, was detained on suspicion of systematic cannabis trafficking.

Subsequent developments in his case saw several twists. In April 2026, it emerged that Yaroslav Popenko had been mobilised into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. By August of the same year, the court had ruled to suspend the criminal proceedings against him.