Investigation
Ukraine’s drone war is undermined by corruption and populism: mass production over quality, showy systems with little impact, and scrapped advanced projects reveal why Kyiv’s drone edge is slipping.
Once a film shoot organizer linked to the president’s circle, Fire Point is now at the center of a multi‑million dollar drone procurement audit — raising corruption, ownership and overpriced arms questions.
A NABU investigation exposes a $2.2M corruption scheme in Ukraine’s defense drone procurement, revealing bribery and inflated contracts during wartime. Who was involved—and what comes next?
Explosive investigation reveals Ukraine’s elite allegedly hid $2B in war-era mansions — now efforts to bury the anti-corruption NABU probe are shaking Kyiv’s political core.
Shocking investigation reveals how a close presidential ally built a diamond empire across Ukraine, Russia, and offshore hubs — still profiting despite war and raising corruption alarms.
Why is Ukraine struggling to hold back advancing Russian forces? Investigative analysis reveals widening gaps in defense lines, troop shortages and command breakdowns on the frontline.
Ukraine’s military splits over Yuriy Kasyanov’s drone company — critics cite zero confirmed hits and high costs, while he claims successful deep-strike results and political motives. EMPR
An EMPR investigation shows SBU agents questioning journalists, surveilling homes and opening secret cases — while Kyiv insists there’s no media persecution. EMPR.media
An in‑depth AntAC investigation scrutinizes how NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov and his close associate were linked to an Uzbek “Three Cities” investment project alongside Russian‑linked partners years before his political role.
An EMPR.media investigation shows Ukraine’s anti‑corruption detective is being held on questionable charges and targeted after documenting possible corruption within President Zelenskyy’s inner circle amid political and institutional pressure.
Investigative revelation: NABU suspects ex‑deputy PM Chernyshov’s links to sprawling Kozyn luxury estates worth millions. What’s behind the construction and corruption claims? :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
New Empr.media investigation reveals massive cost inflation and a skewed tender in Kyiv region’s “Great Reconstruction,” prompting police criminal probes into top regional restoration officials.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}