Kyiv region: 16-year-old Anatoliy Koval missing — police ask the public for help
Information was received on March 19 from the guardian: the boy did not return from school in Bila Tserkva. We explain what is known now and how anyone can help.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 20, 2026 · 1 min read
What is known
On March 19, the police received a report from a guardian about the disappearance of 16‑year‑old Anatolii Koval. According to the informant, at around 07:00 the boy left home in the village of Doslidnytske (Hrebinkivska community) and went to study in Bila Tserkva. He left the educational institution at 15:00 but did not return home. He does not have a phone with him.
Appearance and clothing
Description: height approximately 170 cm, slender build, dark hair. Clothing: black jacket, tracksuit, green sneakers; was carrying a backpack.
"We ask everyone who has any information about the whereabouts of the minor to immediately report it to the emergency line 102 or to the duty unit of the Bila Tserkva District Police Department."
— Bila Tserkva District Police Department
How you can help
If you saw the boy or have any information — call 102 or the duty unit of the Bila Tserkva District Police Department: 0 (93) 126 55 05. Even a small detail (time, direction of movement, a nearby vehicle) can become key to the search.
Why this is important
Speed of response is critical: law enforcement emphasizes that any report from citizens increases the chances of promptly establishing the person’s location. A calm, coordinated community response and timely information are a real safety tool for our children.
Now the task is up to us: notice, remember, and report — sometimes it is your call that becomes the decisive piece of the puzzle.
