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Ukraine lost about $1,2 billion on defense purchases in 2024 due to fraud, waste, and ineffective management, — The New York Times.
The outlet obtained results of previously unpublished audits by the State Audit Service and the Ministry of Defense for the years 2024–2025.
According to the audit, 7/10 of the largest military contractors received new orders despite being involved in criminal proceedings. Due to overpayments and unprofitable procurements, Ukraine lost about $126 million.
18 companies received new contracts despite failing to fulfill previous ones. One company did not deliver any of the 600 drones, yet received a new order for another 1950. On schedule it delivered only 50 drones.
In 2024 the defense minister was Rustem Umerov, and in 2025 — Denys Shmyhal.