The New York Times: Ucraina ar fi pierdut 1,2 miliarde de dolari din fraude și achiziții militare defectuoase

A confidential audit reveals that Ukraine's defense procurement system may have lost around $1.2 billion in 2024 due to fraud and mismanagement. The investigation highlights ongoing contracts awarded to companies under criminal investigation for fraud. Issues include the delivery of faulty ammunition and ignoring cheaper bids, leading to significant financial losses. One notable case involves the Pavlohrad Chemical Plant, where defective mortar shells were supplied, resulting in a fraud case against its director. The audit also points to a lack of oversight in contract awards, raising concerns about political vulnerabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia.