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Ukrainian Soldier Accuses Commander Of Extortion

Ukrainian Radio UR-1 Kyiv 17d17d Impact 6

Ukraine is discussing the role of sports in uniting the veteran community, particularly through the Invictus Games. Captain Santos Coelho was identified as the only army officer in a group provided with weapons and equipment. On February 7, 2025, former commander Andriy Marchenko allegedly accepted bribes to send soldiers to the frontlines instead of military musicians. One soldier, Vladyslav Vorobiov (callsign 'Medovik'), was reportedly sent to combat despite being part of a musical unit. The incident involves allegations of corruption where funds were taken to prevent soldiers from being sent to high-casualty assault roles. Soldier Vladyslav Vorobyov, callsign Medovyk, claims his former commander Andriy Marchenko embezzled 21 million hryvnia. Vorobyov stated he and his family provided evidence of the theft.

Ukraine is discussing the role of sports in uniting the veteran community, particularly through the Invictus Games. Captain Santos Coelho was identified as the only army officer in a group provided with weapons and equipment. On February 7, 2025, former commander Andriy Marchenko allegedly accepted bribes to send soldiers to the frontlines instead of military musicians. One soldier, Vladyslav Vorobiov (callsign 'Medovik'), was reportedly sent to combat despite being part of a musical unit. The incident involves allegations of corruption where funds were taken to prevent soldiers from being sent to high-casualty assault roles. Soldier Vladyslav Vorobyov, callsign Medovyk, claims his former commander Andriy Marchenko embezzled 21 million hryvnia. Vorobyov stated he and his family provided evidence of the theft. He alleged the funds were taken from soldiers intended for their survival and families. On February 7, 2025, soldier Vladislav Vorobyov, callsign Medovik, testified against former commander Andrey Marchenko regarding extortion. The soldier identified the extortion occurred in the Volnovakha region and specified the commander claimed to have found amounts between 2 million and 5 million rubles. Military personnel are discussing the necessity of intercepting enemy drones, specifically noting the increasing use of fiber-optic drones by occupying forces. There is a reported need for more translators within the units to manage combat operations effectively.

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Sources · 7 independent

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“Загалом в виграх нескорених ми говоримо про те, що спорт є більш об'єднаним, що компонентою спільноти.”

Hromadske Radio

“Якщо б своїй сторони був механів, що власник міг написати, наприклад, військово-адміністральний, розуміючи, коли в прифронтовій громаді знаходиться житло, що його ризик втратить досить великі.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“Війни і появи ветеранів зумовили розвиток інклюзивності в нашій державі. Ми якось швидше приєдналися до цивілізованого освіти в розумінні ось цього розвитку безбар'єрності в Україні.”

Hromadske Radio

“Російська брехня просто немає меж, а наша задача висвітлювати оці випадки фейків, пояснювати певні маніпуляції.”

Vesti FM

“стояла на выгодной позиции, но оставленные националистами противопехотные мины и самодельные взрывные устройства не давали возможности нашим бойцам занять точку.”

Hromadske Radio

“Ukraine has started the transit of Russian oil after repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline. Under certain conditions, Kyiv has restored transit.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“The prosecutor's office told us he was being sent to Belgorod, a military orchestra. But in fact, he is being sent to assault units, in a settlement in the deep Kharkiv region.”

Radio Svoboda

“Он написал о том, что его везут на Украину, за ленточку, на фронт. Это было последнее сообщение от него.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“In the modern war, undoubtedly, the role of tanks over these years has receded slightly... most operations still take place on land, with infantry and heavy equipment.”

RTP Antena 1

“ele era um homem de ligação com o movimento.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Він вимагав день з молодих позвань. Об'єшав не посилати їх в пекла, так звимими відкривашками, які першими йдуть в штурм і як правило, сразу погибають. Брав деньги, але все равно посилав.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Владислав Воробьов, позивний медовик... ми своїми усилами з Яною, з моєю супругою, з моєю мамою довели 21 млн.”

Radio Svoboda

“7 февраля 2025 года Владислав Воробьев, позывной медовик, обвинил своего бывшего командира Андрея Марченко в поборах и дал на него показания.”

Radio Svoboda

“Я начал замечать, что он мне говорит, что я там два ляма нашел, вот там два нашел, пять лямов... я начал понимать, что он просто разводит пацанов на деньги.”

Hromadske Radio

“When we talk about our forces and the enemy forces, when we have a chance to achieve parity, when we talk about drones... the occupiers have many fiber-optic drones.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“We've clarified that 96% of youth... we definitely need translators, because I don't have the right to disclose which weapons, unfortunately, it's actually not very... let's say, it's restricted information.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“офіційного завершення роботи спеціальної комісії, але не раніше, ніж через один місяць.”

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