New records of 11 rare species of damselflies and dragonflies (Calopteryx virgo, Lestes macrostigma, Nehalennia speciosa, Coenagrion scitulum, Ophiogomphus cecilia, Lindenia tetraphylla, Cordulegaster boltonii, Somatochlora arctica, Leucorrhinia albifrons, Leucorrhinia caudalis, and Selysiothemis nigra) within Ukraine are given. Habitats and distribution of species within the country are briefly discussed. Breeding sites of C. boltonii within Ukraine is found for the first time and confirmed with larval material. Somatochlora arctica is recommended for inclusion in the next edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine.