The State Bureau of Investigation found all the property stolen by the Russian military and has returned it to the company.

In August 2022, the Russian military robbed a company in Kharkiv Oblast specializing in the manufacture of elevator equipment. Within two months, they had stolen 200 tonnes of European galvanized metal and machinery. The Russians hid the stolen goods at various industrial sites for further sale.

Property stolen by Russian military brought back to Kharkiv company / Photo: dbr.gov.ua

The pre-trial investigation is underway, and the State Bureau of Investigation is taking the necessary measures to punish all those responsible. The process is led by the Kharkiv Special Defence Prosecutor’s Office.

See also:

  • A former head of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast to face life imprisonment. He was aware of the high probability of a full-scale Russian invasion on the eve of 24 February. However, instead of organizing resistance, he sabotaged it. This harmed defence capability and state security.
  • A village council deputy in Kharkiv Oblast was convicted for cooperating with Russia. The Dykanskyi District Court of Poltava Oblast sentenced the secretary of the Shevchenkove Village Council.

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