Investigation

Investigative reporting reveals that Russia has fielded Iranian‑origin Shahed‑136 attack drones outfitted with SIM cards and mobile network modems to improve navigation and telemetry during massive nighttime aerial raids on Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An investigation into Draft Law No. 13423 shows 126 Ukrainian MPs, mostly from the ruling faction, pushing full amnesty and legal revisions for crimes tied to weapons procurement — a move that critics warn could weaken anti-corruption enforcement in Ukraine’s defense sector. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Exclusive investigation reveals how Umerov established a closed club of select weapons suppliers, sidelining competition and sparking concerns about transparency and corrupt procurement.

An investigation argues that connections among figures close to Zelenskyy may have influenced Russia’s unconditional reinstatement in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in 2019. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An empr.media investigation unpacks Ukraine’s controversial sale of Ukrbud — a state construction giant bought for 805 M UAH by firms tied to Georgian oligarchs and opaque offshore networks.

Ukraine’s defence intelligence dissects Russia’s V2U drone, exposing AI targeting, Western‑made components and swarm war tactics — vital insights on empr.media.

Military sources warn Ukraine’s push near Tyotkino could repeat past mistakes as Russian forces advance in Sumy region, expand control over villages and stretch defensive capacity. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukraine paid ~$770 million in advance for weapons never delivered, some contracts even linked to FSB/Wagner schemes. Investigative reporting exposes corruption, procurement failure and weakening trust. | empr.media :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Investigation: How American Lend-Lease aid — from trucks to tanks and food supplies — proved decisive for the USSR in WWII, revealing the massive U.S. contribution behind victory.

Investigation: Foreign volunteers risking life on Ukraine’s frontlines demand legal recognition, combatant status and justice — spotlighting rights, protections and responsibilities under evolving laws.

An investigation into the true costs of Crimea — from Ukraine’s huge infrastructure investments, mass deportations and resettlement to the deeper Soviet‑era legacy reshaping the peninsula’s economy and demographics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

A chilling investigation: Russian FSB abducts Kherson student Anya Yeltsova, holds her in Crimea, and forces a coerced confession. Read the full EMPR investigation.