Ukraine paid over $1 billion for weapons that never reached the front
Ukraine
11 Aug 2026
19:40

Ukraine

Ukraine paid over $1 billion for weapons that never reached the front

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the procurement agency has accumulated more than $1.07 billion in overdue debt for weapons, ammunition, and equipment that were not delivered on time. Anti-corruption organizations call this 'paper weapons.' The reasons include delayed deliveries and strikes on Ukrainian factories.

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