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The SBU uncovered a Russian agent within the Armed Forces in Odesa region, the large-scale operation “RUBIKON” concluded, and a case of embezzlement of budget funds was sent to court: legal news digest as of 26 August 2026 year
▪️ The SBU detained a Russian agent within the Armed Forces in Odesa region
According to the investigation, the serviceman was recruited by Russian special services and collected coordinates of Ukrainian military facilities. He transmitted the obtained information to the Russian Federation to adjust strikes on southern Ukraine. He has been notified of suspicion of treason.
▪️ The National Police concluded the large-scale special operation “RUBIKON” to dismantle drug infrastructure
During three phases of the operation, law enforcement conducted 1209 searches, dismantled 42 drug labs, and shut down 138 warehouses. 367 persons were notified of suspicion, and the total value of seized drugs, precursors, cash, and property exceeded 540 million UAH.
▪️ The State Bureau of Investigation completed the probe into an ex-border guard who defected to the Russian side
According to the investigation, the former border service inspector left his post at Azovstal in 2022, surrendered to Russian forces, and later joined an armed formation created by the occupiers. He currently commands a mortar crew and fights against Ukraine. The indictment has been sent to court.
▪️ A former police officer will be tried for organizing the illegal transfer of conscription-age men to Belarus
The SBI completed the investigation of a former police employee accused of helping men of conscription age illegally cross the state border. For his services, according to the investigation, he demanded 3,5 thousand dollars. The indictment has been forwarded to court.
▪️ In Volyn, a university associate professor received 3 thousand dollars for facilitating admission
Law enforcement detained a lecturer at Lutsk National Technical University while receiving an illicit benefit. According to the investigation, he promised to help enroll two men of conscription age. The court placed him under house arrest as a preventive measure.
▪️ In Kyiv, a man will be tried for fraudulently taking possession of surgeon Oleksandr Shalimov’s apartment
Prosecutors sent an indictment to court against a man accused of taking possession of the apartment of the prominent Ukrainian surgeon and academician Oleksandr Shalimov. According to the prosecutor’s office, fictitious documents were used to seize the property.
▪️ In Prykarpattia, a former official of a municipal enterprise will stand trial for damages exceeding 500 thousand hryvnias
The former director of a municipal enterprise of the Kolomyia City Council is accused of purchasing special equipment at an inflated price. According to the prosecutor’s office, the community suffered more than 500 thousand hryvnias in damages. The indictment has been sent to court.
▪️ In Kyiv, an official of the “Kyiv City Education Agency” will be tried for embezzling 700 thousand hryvnias
According to the investigation, the official did not verify the reasonableness of the cost of equipment for biology classrooms in the city’s schools, as a result of which the budget may have suffered about 700 thousand hryvnias in damages. The case was sent to court.
▪️ In Odesa, a man tried to challenge his mobilization due to not having undergone a military medical commission
The plaintiff claimed that he had essentially not gone through the military-medical commission, yet the “Reserv+” system showed information about his having undergone the commission and being deemed fit for service. The case was heard by the Odesa District Administrative Court.
▪️ A deputy commander was notified of suspicion after nearly 1 million UAH in bonuses were illegally paid to servicemembers
According to the investigation, 24 servicemembers systematically violated discipline, yet continued to receive bonuses and additional payments. Due to inadequate oversight by the deputy commander, they were unlawfully credited nearly 1 million UAH. The official was notified of suspicion of official negligence.
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