The military asks law enforcement to check the legality of Shabunin's discharge, who drives a car after "loss of vision"

The "Fair Mobilization" movement has appealed to the State Bureau of Investigation to verify the legality of the grounds on which activist Vitaliy Shabunin was discharged from military service, and if violations of the law are found, to initiate criminal proceedings. This was stated by a representative of the movement, veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Oleksiy Stalker.

"The 'Fair Mobilization' movement appeals to the State Bureau of Investigation with a request: to verify the legality of the grounds on which Shabunin was discharged from military service, and to give an answer to society as to whether his demobilization complies with the law. In addition, to establish whether Shabunin has the right to drive a car after losing his eyesight, endangering himself and others. And to initiate criminal proceedings if violations of the law are found," the movement's statement reads.

As Oleksiy Stalker noted, Shabunin was discharged from the army due to "loss of eyesight," but immediately bought himself a car, which indicates a failure of the Military Medical Commission (MMC) system.

"In May 2026, after four years of fictitious service, the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, Vitaliy Shabunin, was discharged from the army due to 'loss of eyesight.' And immediately bought himself a new car. We have not yet seen blind drivers on the roads. So either Shabunin is the first such case, or the MMC system failed in his case and the activist was discharged on a fictitious basis. Such cases must be investigated by law enforcement agencies, as they directly affect the motivation of both those who serve and those who are just planning to join the army," said Oleksiy Stalker.

He emphasized that this discredits real military personnel when people like Shabunin are registered for fictitious service and then easily become unfit for duty.

"We consider Shabunin's action a spit in the face of all veterans, active-duty servicemen, and their families. Because while some Ukrainians hold the front line in the hottest spots with numerous concussions and severe injuries, people like Shabunin 'serve' in capital city restaurants, then easily get discharged due to made-up illnesses and even boast about it on air. There are draft dodgers who quietly flee abroad. And there are those who have arranged themselves a deferment, exemption, or demobilization and boast about it, presenting themselves as 'fighters for the truth.' So the latter are the most harmful, because they undermine the national security of Ukraine and trust in the army," Oleksiy Stalker emphasized.

As previously reported, the SBI has served a notice of suspicion to the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, Vitaliy Shabunin. He is accused of fraud and evading mobilization. According to the SBI, instead of military service, the activist lived and worked in Kyiv. At the same time, he continued to receive financial support, including 'combat pay.' Later, he was demobilized for health reasons. Veterans stated that Shabunin's discharge from the army discredits the Armed Forces of Ukraine and stimulates an increase in the number of draft dodgers.