Ukrainian anti -corruption agencies reveal the illegal gain plan for the purchase of drones

Kyiv, Ukraine – Anti -corruption agencies in Ukraine said that they revealed the main graft plan that includes inflated military purchase contracts, just two days after Parliament in Ukraine Voice to restore Independence agencies.

In a joint statement published on Saturday on social media, the National Office for Anti -Corruption (NABU) and the Office of the Prosecutor who specializes in anti -corruption (SaPo) said Done aircraft and other military equipment At amplified prices.

The statement said: “The essence of the plan was to conclude state contracts with suppliers companies intentionally,” adding that criminals had received kicks of up to 30 % of the value of the contracts.

The anti -corruption bodies did not specify the detainees, but said that the Ukrainian legislator, the officials of the local province and the city, and the National Guard service were involved. They said that four people have been arrested so far. The Ministry of Interior said that the National Guard staff involved in the case was removed from their sites.

Drones have become a decisive advantage in the modern war of Ukraine and Russia, which enhances military survey, precise strikes, and strategic flexibility in the battlefield. Most of the Russian military assets destroyed by the Ukrainian forces, including the workforce and heavy weapons, were targeted by drones. The production of drones is also a major aspect of Kyiv’s hopes for expanding military production markets and military export.

Ukrainian President Foludmir Zelinski addressed the development in his night speech on Saturday, describing the illegal gain plan as “completely immoral” and thanked anti -corruption agencies for their work.

“Unfortunately, these corruption plans included the purchase of electronic warfare systems and FPV aircraft … there must be complete and fair accountability for this.”

In a former publication, which also included pictures of a meeting with the agency’s heads, Zelenskyy said that “it is important for anti -corruption institutions independently,” adding that “the law passed on Thursday guarantees them all the tools necessary to fight a real against corruption.”

The exposure to the graft plan by Nabu and SAPO came just two days after the Ukrainian Parliament voted to restore their independence.

On Thursday, the Ukraine Parliament approved an overwhelming majority on the draft law submitted by Zelinski, which was reflected earlier A controversial step This curbed their strength and caused a violent reaction, including street protests, rare in wartime.

Last week, the management of the International Control Agency was placed under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor for Methlifes of Ukrainians, the European Union and the international groups. Fears that the government will interfere in investigations and may protect its supporters from scrutiny.

Founding corruption is necessary for Ukraine’s aspirations to join the European Union and maintain reaching billions of dollars from vital Western aid in Comprehensive war, now in its fourth year. It is also a widespread general support effort.

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Morton mentioned from London.