Ukrainian businesses face undue pressure from law enforcement agencies, which damages their reputation and ability to operate in international markets. Fabricated criminal proceedings, even without official suspicions, lead to reputational losses and foreign partners refusing cooperation.
SBU drones hit the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant and two Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile-gun systems near the Dzhankoy airfield. Also destroyed were a Mohajer-6 UAV, a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun, two fuel tankers, and a ground control station for a Forpost UAV.
The SBU detained a foreigner who, on behalf of the Russian Federation, was preparing a double terrorist attack in Kyiv, planting explosives under a Ukrainian military's car and another nearby. The suspect has been notified of suspicion and a pre-trial detention measure has been chosen.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
Bail of UAH 6. 9 million was posted for Volodymyr Kompanychenko, the former head of the SBU department in the Zhytomyr region. The funds were paid on Tuesday.
The SBU revealed details of the damage to the frigate "Admiral Essen" during the attack on Novorossiysk on March 2. The ship sustained critical damage, limiting its ability to use Kalibr cruise missiles.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko announced the appeal of court decisions regarding bail for the commander of logistics of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the head of the SBU Department in Zhytomyr region. The prosecution believes that the determined bail amounts are unfounded and do not correspond to the gravity of the crimes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Volodymyr Kompanychenko from the post of head of the SBU Department in Zhytomyr region. He is suspected of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion.
On the night of March 2, the SBU and the Defense Forces hit the Valentin Pikul minesweeper and also damaged the anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov. As a result of the attack, three Russian sailors were killed and 14 were wounded.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to embezzle Ukrenergo funds during the restoration of energy infrastructure in the Lviv region. The scheme involved the head of a Ukrenergo unit and the former head of a contracting company, who inflated the cost of the work.
Russia confirmed the damage to its LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea, blaming Ukraine. The crew of the sanctioned vessel was not injured.
In Lviv, 30-year-old National Guard serviceman Yosyf Pavlynskyi, who was injured during the terrorist attack, died. He was helping to create a safe perimeter when the second explosion occurred.
On March 3, Russian occupiers shelled Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region. As a result of a UAV strike, a private house was damaged, and five people, including a 7-year-old girl, required medical assistance.
A platoon commander of the Ukrainian Air Force in the Kyiv region appropriated equipment intended for combat duty. Among the stolen items were computers, monitors, and tablets.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that the case of the former MP regarding the appropriation of an oil pipeline worth UAH 1. 4 billion has been sent to court. He is accused of property seizure and money laundering of 29.9 million euros.
SBU counterintelligence detained a freelance psychologist who, on the orders of Russian special services, tried to get a job at a district TCC in Kharkiv region. The woman also adjusted Russian air attacks on energy facilities in Cherkasy region.
The SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Kharkiv by detaining a 16-year-old Russian intelligence agent who was preparing an explosion in a high-rise building. The teenager was assembling an explosive device for remote detonation of a police patrol.
In Ukraine, investors experience constant tension due to war risks, unpredictable regulatory policies, and pressure from law enforcement agencies. MP Nina Yuzhanina emphasizes the problems of the investment climate, despite the Prosecutor General's Office launching the "StopPressure" platform to combat pressure on businesses.
The SBU, together with the Defense Forces, struck warships, air defense systems, and six oil loading berths in the port of Novorossiysk. A large-scale fire broke out in the port.
On February 28, Russian troops launched 1513 attacks on 10 settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. 79 civilian objects were destroyed, including 60 residential buildings.
The Prosecutor General's Office is preparing appeals against court decisions regarding pre-trial restrictions for the Air Force Logistics Commander and the Head of the SBU in Zhytomyr region. The court set a bail amount half of what the prosecution requested in the case of embezzlement of funds for the construction of defensive structures.
The HACC chose a pre-trial restraint for the commander of logistics of the Air Force, Andriy Ukrainets, in the case of the embezzlement of UAH 1. 4 billion. He is suspected of exceeding his authority and providing undue benefits during the construction of shelters for aircraft.
The court chose a pre-trial measure for Volodymyr Kompanichenko, the head of the SBU department in Zhytomyr region, in the form of detention for 60 days. He is accused of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion.
The Commander of Logistics of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Head of the SBU in Zhytomyr region have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion during the construction of aircraft shelters.
1,000 bodies of fallen defenders, who may belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine. Measures will be taken to identify the repatriated persons.
In Vinnytsia region, a scheme for arranging fake disabilities by two doctors has been exposed. For $3,000, they offered to establish a third disability group by arranging fictitious treatment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced arrests within the SBU as part of the service's cleansing. He emphasized the importance of fair sentences.
The Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reacted to the detention of the logistics commander for corruption. An official investigation has been launched to determine the causes that led to the offense.
The Commander of Logistics of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the head of an SBU department were detained for corruption during the construction of shelters for aircraft. $320,000 USD was seized.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a 30-year-old man, while intoxicated, attacked a 17-year-old boy. He inflicted several blows with a utility knife to the teenager's face, causing severe bodily injuries.