Can the rocket ‘flamingo’ cruise that recently revealed by Ukraine They were impressed because of their potential, as they can even hurt Moscow, but the “miracle” of the Ukrainian defense industry is targeted by the Authorities of Corruption Authorities.
In particular, the “flamingo” large -range cruise rockets, were recently disclosed to the general publicwith Ukraine arguing that it will soon put them in operational operation for blows, possibly in Russian territory.
But it became known that the Ukrainian Ukrainian Ukrainian (NABU) is conducting an investigation against Fire Point manufacturer due to concerns that mislead the government about drones prices and deliveries and of their rocket that constructs, They told Kyiv Independent Five Sources who know the survey.
Nabu also explores the co -owner of the Kvartal 95 film studio that had previously founded Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski. Tymur Mindich is said to be the company’s final beneficiary, sources said.
Until recently, Fire Point, which beyond the flamingo rockets, It also manufactures large-range FP-1 dronesIt was almost unknown outside Ukraine’s defensive circles, despite being one of the largest – if not the largest – recipient of the Ministry of Defense’s budget funding since it was founded in 2023, according to documents revealed by Kyiv Independent.
The new Ukrainian rocket Cruise Flamingo, with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers, costs less than 1 million eurosaccording to Economist magazine.
According to the manufacturer, “Over 90% of the final assembly is made in secret installations scattered throughout Ukraine».
Fire Point denies the categories
In the context of the investigation, NABU is investigating concerns that Fire Point has increased either the value of its components or the number of drones it delivers to the army, or both. “
In 2024, the company sold $ 320 million worth of drones to the state, an amount corresponding to almost one -third of the Ministry’s budget for drones. The company says it has built about 2,000 drones and plans to reach 9,000 in 2025.
Fire Point denies charges of corruption, describing the policy. “It makes no sense to look for secrets where there are no“, Said Irina Tereh, head of Fire Point technology.
It is recalled that in mid -July, it broke out between the Ukrainian government and the Independent NABU authority, as the Ukrainian president signed a law that limited its freedoms and directly put it under its control.
However, after strong reactions, both inside the country and abroad from the EU, Zelenski passed a new law that restored the Authority’s independence.
Source: onalert.gr