Ukraine withdraws 100,000 defective domestically produced mines from the frontline
Ukraine is withdrawing 100,000 defective domestically‑produced landmines from frontline deployment after quality control failures raised safety and tactical concerns for troops and civilians. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/investigation/ukraine-withdraws-100000-defective-domestically-produced-mines-from-the-frontline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Nov 26, 2024
Drone reform and political intrigue in Ukraine’s Defense sector
An inside look at how Ukraine’s push for drone reform has triggered political power struggles, policy battles and defense sector intrigue that could reshape battlefield autonomy and procurement.
Nov 24, 2024
Ex‑Prisoners Sent to Suicide Attack by Russian Command | empr.media
An empr.media investigation shows Russian commanders sending soldiers recently exchanged from captivity into a deadly open‑field assault — seen as punishment for surrendering. | empr.media
Oct 22, 2024
Servant of the People Sold Ukraine’s Strategic UMCC | empr.media
In wartime, Ukraine’s government sold one of Europe’s largest titanium producers to an Azerbaijani businessman for a low price, sparking accusations of corruption and national betrayal. | empr.media
Oct 18, 2024
How a former RT employee is promoting the film “Russians at War” in the West
EMPR.media investigates how former Russia Today filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova has propelled the *Russians at War* documentary in Western venues — igniting protests, festival cancellations and debates over propaganda and war narratives. (*empr.media*)
Sep 10, 2024
New energy or reshuffling: Why are personnel rotations in Ukraine power happening now, and what will they change?
This investigation examines Ukraine’s recent wave of government personnel rotations — is it genuine reform or political recalibration? We unpack timing, key shifts, faction interests and what’s likely to change in policy and governance.
Sep 9, 2024
The expenses of the U.S. related to the war in Ukraine are not exactly aid to Ukraine
Analysis shows U.S. expenditures tied to the Ukraine war aren’t all directly “aid” to Kyiv — many categories include troop deployments, logistics and allied support, and official totals often mix spending types.
Sep 6, 2024
Putin’s Nord Stream gas flows: The Ukrainian connection—what are WSJ storytellers and investigators keeping quiet about?
A sharp analysis revisits Nord Stream sabotage narratives, questioning prevailing WSJ-linked interpretations and examining contested claims about Ukraine’s alleged involvement.
Aug 20, 2024
How the SBU attempted to protect Minister Halushchenko’s reputation amid the $500,000 bribe scandal involving his deputy
Investigations detail how messaging around a $500,000 bribery case involving a deputy minister was coordinated, raising questions about institutional reputation control in Ukraine.
Aug 12, 2024
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: consequences of the russian occupation
Russia’s occupation of Chernobyl exposed nuclear safety risks, radiation disruptions, and global security vulnerabilities during the early phase of the war, reports empr.media investigation.
Aug 12, 2024
Sudzha operation is being transformed into the Kursk operation: the fourth day of the breakthrough
The Sudzha operation is rapidly transforming into a wider Kursk offensive as Ukraine pushes deeper in the fourth day of cross-border combat escalation, reports empr.media analysis.
Aug 10, 2024
Russian gas for Europe: reincarnation of the corrupt RosUkrEnergo?
Recently, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and those around him have increasingly expressed readiness to negotiate with the aggressor Russia. At the same time, the topic of gas transit through Ukraine is gaining more attention in the media. If…
Aug 4, 2024