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Ukraine faces a significant scandal involving embezzlement of funds allocated for shelters. Law enforcement uncovered multiple schemes where officials misappropriated public money intended for constructing and renovating shelters for schools and military facilities. Notably, 81 million hryvnias were lost in various scams. Many of these shelters were found to be substandard, failing to meet state building regulations which jeopardizes the safety of those seeking refuge. The situation in Khmelnytskyi highlights serious issues, with officials accused of large-scale fund misappropriation and forgery. Efforts to reinforce anti-drone shelters in Donetsk underscore the critical need for secure structures. The ongoing investigations aim to bring those responsible to justice as public safety hangs in the balance.
How much money was embezzled in the shelter schemes discovered by Ukrainian authorities?
The total amount of money embezzled in the shelter schemes uncovered by Ukrainian authorities is 81 million hryvnias. These funds were meant for the procurement and construction of shelters for schools and military purposes, but instead, they were misappropriated through several fraudulent schemes involving various officials and companies.
What types of facilities were affected by the shelter embezzlement schemes?
The embezzlement schemes affected facilities such as schools and military units. The funds intended for constructing and renovating shelters at these sites were misappropriated, often resulting in the provision of substandard shelters that did not comply with state building regulations, thus compromising their safety and effectiveness.
What legal actions are being taken against those involved in the shelter embezzlement in Ukraine?
Legal actions against those involved in the shelter embezzlement include notifying suspects of suspicion over misappropriation of funds and forgery. Officials such as settlement heads, construction company directors, and technical engineers face serious charges, and investigations are ongoing to hold all responsible parties accountable for their actions.
What were the consequences of using substandard shelters in Ukrainian schools and military facilities?
The use of substandard shelters in Ukrainian schools and military facilities severely compromises safety during emergencies. These shelters did not meet state building regulations, potentially endangering the lives of those they were meant to protect by failing to provide adequate structural integrity and safety measures during attacks or natural disasters.
How is Ukraine addressing the issues of shelter safety and compliance?
Ukraine is taking several measures to address shelter safety and compliance issues. This includes reinforcing anti-drone protections, conducting thorough investigations into suspected corruption, and mobilizing resources to ensure that existing and new shelters meet required safety standards. Efforts are ongoing to bring responsible parties to justice and safeguard public safety.
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81 million hryvnias were embezzled from procurement of shelters for schools and military, - Prosecutor General. PHOTO Law enforcement agencies have uncovered several schemes involving the embezzlement of public funds during the procurement and construction of shelters for educational establishments and military facilities. The total amount of losses identified stands at 81 million hryvnias. 706 13 Previously in trend: Stealing from shelters
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Scheme to embezzle funds during construction of school shelter exposed in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified a settlement head, the director of a construction company, and a technical supervision engineer of suspicion over the misappropriation of budget funds on an especially large scale and official forgery during the... 664 2
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Almost 7 million hryvnias embezzled during renovation of school shelters: officials in Dnipropetrovsk region to stand trial. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, officials of the city council and a contractor were brought to trial. They embezzled almost UAH 7 million during the repair of school shelters. 916 1 Previously in trend: seizure of funds
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Over two years, government has invested over UAH 16 billion in shelters and transportation for schools - Shmyhal Over the past two years, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 13.7 billion for the repair and construction of shelters in schools, as well as UAH 2.8 billion for the purchase of school buses. 537 11 Previously in trend: Shelters in Ukraine
Border guards destroyed three Russian hideouts with FPV drones in Zaporizhzhia region - SBS. VIDEO Soldiers of the 8th detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine struck at the positions of Russian occupants in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 1 771 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Zelenskyy: Finland to sign agreement on creation of coalition to build shelters. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an agreement would be signed in Finland today to launch an international coalition to build shelters. 2 271 11 Previously in trend: Construction of shelters
Additional UAH 1.5 billion to be allocated for construction of shelters in Kyiv educational institutions - KCSA An additional UAH 1.5 billion will be allocated for the construction of dual-purpose structures with protective properties of radiation-proof shelters in educational institutions of the capital. 401 3
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Resident of Belgorod, Russia, complains about filthy shelter: "How is it possible to be here? Children ran away from this stench!". VIDEO A video of a resident of the Russian city of Belgorod complaining about a filthy shelter has been posted online. 8 844 38 Previously in trend: War
Zelenskyy instructs government to speed up assistance in building school shelters President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to speed up assistance in the construction of school shelters. 1 444 28
Lithuania plans to build bomb shelters in 6 regions of Ukraine by end of 2024 By the end of this year, Lithuania plans to build six underground schools in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Chernihiv, and possibly Kharkiv regions. 1 237 3
Government allocates UAH 2.5 billion for construction of shelters The government allocates UAH 2.5 billion for the construction of shelters and UAH 1.5 billion for the development of the New Ukrainian School. 1 011 22 Previously in trend: War
From now on, in Diia one can find out where nearest shelter is located and report if it is closed A map of shelters is now available in the Diia app. It can be used to plot a route to the nearest shelter, check its condition, and complain about its shortcomings. 1 040 15
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Only children, teachers and preschool teachers will be allowed to enter shelters of schools and kindergartens - Cabinet of Ministers The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution according to which shelters in schools and kindergartens during full-time education are available only to participants in the educational process. 2 617 21
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Chatbot about shelters and "Points of Invincibility" launched in Kyiv region The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has launched a chatbot called "’Safe Kyiv Region’," which brings together all the region’s "points of invincibility" and shelters on one platform. 836 6
Latvian President Rinkēvičs took cover during massive drone attack on Kyiv. PHOTO Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who is in Kyiv, took shelter on Saturday night when Russia launched a massive drone attack on the capital. 7 792 12
By end of 2023, almost seven thousand shelters will be brought into proper condition, - Kamyshin By the end of the year, 6847 civil defense structures will be brought into proper condition, which is slightly more than 10% of the total. 743 15
After explosions, Russian occupiers decided to check shelters in Sevastopol The puppet of the Kremlin in occupied Sevastopol, Mykhailo Razvozhaev, after the latest explosions and airstrikes, decided to check the shelters in the city but said that Russia would not regulate these shelters. 3 361 7
Mobile concrete shelters were installed in Beryslav and Chervony Mayak in the Kherson region. PHOTOS Mobile shelters continue to be set up in the Kherson region to protect residents from enemy attacks. 2 887 3
During night shelling in Lviv there were at least 10 closed shelters, - Klymenko The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, announced that the police of the Lviv region opened criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Art. 135 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding improper functioning of shelters. 2 643 27
Death near shelter: Moshkin, guard of polyclinic of Desniansky district of Kyiv, was released under night house arrest The Kyiv Court of Appeal released under night house arrest the watchman of Polyclinic No. 3, Vadym Moshkin, who is suspected of "leaving people in danger, which caused the death of people." 3 078 17
Zelensky convenes meeting of National Security Council: corruption in justice system and results of inspection of shelters will be considered On June 23, 2023, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine will be held by order of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. 4 336 74
Death of people near shelter: court sentenced three officials to two months of round-the-clock house arrest, and guard was sent to pre-trial detention center. PHOTOS Precautionary measures were chosen for all 4 suspects today. 7 126 33
More than 4,800 shelters in Ukraine were checked. 252 turned out to be closed, 893 - unsuitable, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. PHOTOS As of now, more than 4,800 shelters have been inspected across Ukraine. 5 464 40
Death of people near shelter in Kyiv: suspicion was reported to three RMA officials and guard of medical facility According to the procedural guidance of the Desniansky district prosecutor’s office of the city of Kyiv, four persons detained as part of the investigation of the tragic consequences due to the denial of citizens to the shelter were notified of suspicion. 2 140 28
Zelensky held a meeting of Headquarters: He ordered to check all shelters in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. 1 439 36 Previously in trend: War
Ensuring availability and accessibility of shelters around the clock is responsibility of local authorities, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 463rd day of the war with Russia. 3 946 58 Previously in trend: War
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