Oleksandr Saienko

On April 13, the center of Sumy, Ukraine, was struck by two ballistic missiles launched from the Voronezh and Kursk regions of Russia. The attack killed over 30 civilians and injured more than 100, including children. Preliminary reports indicate the attack was carried out using Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles. Both missiles reportedly contain numerous components originating from Ukraine’s allied countries.

The narrative of a corrupt Ukrainian army and the embezzlement of security assistance is a persistent talking point in Russian propaganda. The ultimate goal of such propaganda is clear: to undermine military and economic support for Ukraine by convincing the world that aid is being misused. But what are the facts?