The Ukrainian army, which has been defending itself against the aggressor for almost two years, faces not only an external enemy, but also an internal threat — corruption reaching record proportions. According to our source, the biggest problem is the supply of ammunition to the Line of Battle (BCL), where soldiers are often left with little to no support.
How does the scheme work?
The corruption scheme is quite simple, but the scale of its consequences is impressive:
- Documentation : On paper, large batches of ammunition are purchased, which are supposedly sent to the front line.
- Reality : A significant part of the cargo does not reach the soldiers. According to the documents, the ammunition was "used" during the fighting or "lost" during the retreat.
- Earnings : Scheme participants—from staff officers to high-ranking officials—make huge profits through front companies that sometimes don't even supply the actual ammunition.
As a result, frontline units are forced to rely mainly on manpower, which leads to increased losses among the military.
Why is the problem so serious?
- Lack of ammunition : Soldiers on the front lines report a systematic shortage of artillery shells, mines and other means of destruction.
- Loss of personnel : Due to the lack of necessary support, the dependence on the human resource increases, and this increases the number of casualties.
- Disappearing soldiers : Losses are often disguised as "missing in action" or "reservists" to avoid official reports of dead or wounded.
According to our source, both staff officers and officials in charge of procurement and logistics are involved in the scheme. High-ranking officials turn a blind eye to abuses and sometimes receive a share of the illicit profits.
What's next?
Corruption in the military sphere undermines the combat capability of the army and public trust. In the conditions of war, such a situation is not only immoral, but also strategically dangerous. Solving the problem is possible only if:
- Independent audit of purchases and supplies.
- Open criminal investigations with public results.
- Strengthening control over logistics at all levels, in particular through the involvement of international partners.
Ukraine cannot afford defeat due to internal problems. Military personnel on the front lines should receive everything they need to successfully defend the country, and corrupt officials should be held accountable to the law.
